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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.29, 332.82 and 167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.29, 332.82 and 167.58 is: 231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.29 : 332.82 = 167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.29/332.82 = 167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.29x = 332.82 × 167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.29x = 55,773.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,773.98/241.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.15

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