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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.54, 333.32 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.54, 333.32 and 131.01 is: 180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.54 : 333.32 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.54/333.32 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.54x = 333.32 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.54x = 43,668.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,668.82/241.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.79

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