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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.67, 333.51 and 131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.67, 333.51 and 131.15 is: 180.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.67 : 333.51 = 131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.67/333.51 = 131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.67x = 333.51 × 131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.67x = 43,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,739.84/241.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.99

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