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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.43, 361.89 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.43, 361.89 and 168.30 is: 252.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.43 : 361.89 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.43/361.89 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.43x = 361.89 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.43x = 60,906.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,906.09/241.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.28

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