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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.74, 333.60 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.74, 333.60 and 131.22 is: 181.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.74 : 333.60 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.74/333.60 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.74x = 333.60 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.74x = 43,774.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,774.99/241.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.08

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