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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.52, 333.13 and 167.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.52, 333.13 and 167.86 is: 231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.52 : 333.13 = 167.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.52/333.13 = 167.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.52x = 333.13 × 167.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.52x = 55,916.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,916.70/241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.52

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