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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.77, 333.64 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.77, 333.64 and 131.24 is: 181.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.77 : 333.64 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.77/333.64 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.77x = 333.64 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.77x = 43,787.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,787.51/241.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.11

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