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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.92, 363 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.92, 363 and 168.96 is: 253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.92 : 363 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.92/363 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.92x = 363 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.92x = 61,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,332.48/241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.52

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