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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.71, 333.56 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.71, 333.56 and 131.19 is: 181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.71 : 333.56 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.71/333.56 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.71x = 333.56 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.71x = 43,759.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,759.10/241.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.04

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