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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.28, 332.87 and 167.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.28, 332.87 and 167.78 is: 231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.28 : 332.87 = 167.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.28/332.87 = 167.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.28x = 332.87 × 167.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.28x = 55,846.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,846.43/241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.46

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