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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 332.94 and 167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 332.94 and 167.60 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 332.94 = 167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/332.94 = 167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 332.94 × 167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 55,802.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,802.20/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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