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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.61, 332.73 and 167.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.61, 332.73 and 167.80 is: 231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.61 : 332.73 = 167.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.61/332.73 = 167.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.61x = 332.73 × 167.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.61x = 55,831.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,831.26/241.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.08

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