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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.58, 332.93 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.58, 332.93 and 167.76 is: 231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.58 : 332.93 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.58/332.93 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.58x = 332.93 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.58x = 55,851.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,851.50/241.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.20

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