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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.68, 333.51 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.68, 333.51 and 168 is: 231.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.68 : 333.51 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.68/333.51 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.68x = 333.51 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.68x = 56,029.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,029.68/241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.83

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