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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.27, 332.96 and 130.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.27, 332.96 and 130.75 is: 180.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.27 : 332.96 = 130.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.27/332.96 = 130.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.27x = 332.96 × 130.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.27x = 43,532.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,532.20/241.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.43

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