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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.64, 332.88 and 167.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.64, 332.88 and 167.83 is: 231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.64 : 332.88 = 167.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.64/332.88 = 167.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.64x = 332.88 × 167.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.64x = 55,867.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,867.25/241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.20

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