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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.11, 362.71 and 120.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.11, 362.71 and 120.23 is: 180.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.11 : 362.71 = 120.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.11/362.71 = 120.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.11x = 362.71 × 120.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.11x = 43,608.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,608.62/242.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.12

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