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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.93, 333.85 and 168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.93, 333.85 and 168.25 is: 232.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.93 : 333.85 = 168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.93/333.85 = 168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.93x = 333.85 × 168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.93x = 56,170.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,170.26/241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.18

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