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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.04, 362.91 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.04, 362.91 and 120.24 is: 180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.04 : 362.91 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.04/362.91 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.04x = 362.91 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.04x = 43,636.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,636.30/242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.29

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