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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.99, 334.13 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.99, 334.13 and 168.38 is: 232.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.99 : 334.13 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.99/334.13 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.99x = 334.13 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.99x = 56,259.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,259.55/241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.49

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