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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.98, 333.93 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.98, 333.93 and 168.24 is: 232.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.98 : 333.93 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.98/333.93 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.98x = 333.93 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.98x = 56,180.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,180.38/241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.17

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