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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.13, 332.55 and 167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.13, 332.55 and 167.62 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.13 : 332.55 = 167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.13/332.55 = 167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.13x = 332.55 × 167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.13x = 55,743.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,743.49/241.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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