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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.73, 333.58 and 131.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.73, 333.58 and 131.21 is: 181.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.73 : 333.58 = 131.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.73/333.58 = 131.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.73x = 333.58 × 131.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.73x = 43,766.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,766.71/241.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.06

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