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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.29, 361.85 and 87.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.29, 361.85 and 87.18 is: 130.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.29 : 361.85 = 87.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.29/361.85 = 87.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.29x = 361.85 × 87.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.29x = 31,545.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,545.65/241.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.74

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