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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.03, 332.62 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.03, 332.62 and 130.51 is: 180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.03 : 332.62 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.03/332.62 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.03x = 332.62 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.03x = 43,408.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,408.82/241.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.10

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