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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.71, 333.39 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.71, 333.39 and 168.27 is: 232.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.71 : 333.39 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.71/333.39 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.71x = 333.39 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.71x = 56,099.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,099.54/241.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.09

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