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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.66, 362.48 and 168.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.66, 362.48 and 168.33 is: 252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.66 : 362.48 = 168.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.66/362.48 = 168.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.66x = 362.48 × 168.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.66x = 61,016.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,016.16/241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.49

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