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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.92, 334.17 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.92, 334.17 and 168.12 is: 232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.92 : 334.17 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.92/334.17 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.92x = 334.17 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.92x = 56,180.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,180.66/241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.23

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