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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.21, 332.75 and 167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.21, 332.75 and 167.59 is: 231.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.21 : 332.75 = 167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.21/332.75 = 167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.21x = 332.75 × 167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.21x = 55,764.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,764.73/241.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.19

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