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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.80, 334.32 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.80, 334.32 and 168.66 is: 233.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.80 : 334.32 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.80/334.32 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.80x = 334.32 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.80x = 56,386.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,386.41/241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.19

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