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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.16, 360.98 and 167.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.16, 360.98 and 167.96 is: 251.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.16 : 360.98 = 167.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.16/360.98 = 167.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.16x = 360.98 × 167.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.16x = 60,627.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,627.56/241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.40

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