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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.59, 333.40 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.59, 333.40 and 131.07 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.59 : 333.40 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.59/333.40 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.59x = 333.40 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.59x = 43,698.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,698.41/241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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