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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.17, 332.80 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.17, 332.80 and 130.64 is: 180.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.17 : 332.80 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.17/332.80 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.17x = 332.80 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.17x = 43,475.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,475.33/241.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.27

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