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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.73, 362.22 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.73, 362.22 and 168.45 is: 252.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.73 : 362.22 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.73/362.22 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.73x = 362.22 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.73x = 61,017.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,017.97/241.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.42

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