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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.84, 333.89 and 166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.84, 333.89 and 166.27 is: 229.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.84 : 333.89 = 166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.84/333.89 = 166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.84x = 333.89 × 166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.84x = 55,514.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,514.84/241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.55

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