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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.14, 363.23 and 120.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.14, 363.23 and 120.49 is: 180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.14 : 363.23 = 120.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.14/363.23 = 120.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.14x = 363.23 × 120.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.14x = 43,765.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,765.58/242.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.74

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