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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.76, 333 and 167.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.76, 333 and 167.91 is: 231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.76 : 333 = 167.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.76/333 = 167.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.76x = 333 × 167.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.76x = 55,914.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,914.03/241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.28

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