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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.97, 333.14 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.97, 333.14 and 168.15 is: 231.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.97 : 333.14 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.97/333.14 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.97x = 333.14 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.97x = 56,016.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,016.65/241.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.51

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