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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.29, 332.55 and 167.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.29, 332.55 and 167.43 is: 230.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.29 : 332.55 = 167.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.29/332.55 = 167.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.29x = 332.55 × 167.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.29x = 55,678.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,678.85/241.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.75

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