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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.55, 333.34 and 131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.55, 333.34 and 131.03 is: 180.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.55 : 333.34 = 131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.55/333.34 = 131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.55x = 333.34 × 131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.55x = 43,677.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,677.03/241.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.82

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