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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.90, 333.92 and 168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.90, 333.92 and 168.26 is: 232.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.90 : 333.92 = 168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.90/333.92 = 168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.90x = 333.92 × 168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.90x = 56,184.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,184.24/241.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.26

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