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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.03, 362.88 and 120.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.03, 362.88 and 120.39 is: 180.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.03 : 362.88 = 120.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.03/362.88 = 120.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.03x = 362.88 × 120.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.03x = 43,687.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,687.12/242.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.51

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