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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.44, 333 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.44, 333 and 166.80 is: 230.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.44 : 333 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.44/333 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.44x = 333 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.44x = 55,544.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,544.40/241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.05

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