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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.51, 333.27 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.51, 333.27 and 130.98 is: 180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.51 : 333.27 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.51/333.27 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.51x = 333.27 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.51x = 43,651.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,651.08/241.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.74

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