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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.20, 332.88 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.20, 332.88 and 167.64 is: 231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.20 : 332.88 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.20/332.88 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.20x = 332.88 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.20x = 55,804.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,804.00/241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.36

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