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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.04, 361.70 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.04, 361.70 and 180.48 is: 269.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.04 : 361.70 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.04/361.70 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.04x = 361.70 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.04x = 65,279.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,279.62/242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.71

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