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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.28, 361.82 and 87.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.28, 361.82 and 87.16 is: 130.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.28 : 361.82 = 87.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.28/361.82 = 87.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.28x = 361.82 × 87.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.28x = 31,536.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,536.23/241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.70

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