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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.35, 333.06 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.35, 333.06 and 130.83 is: 180.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.35 : 333.06 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.35/333.06 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.35x = 333.06 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.35x = 43,574.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,574.07/241.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.54

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