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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.16, 363.24 and 120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.16, 363.24 and 120.35 is: 180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.16 : 363.24 = 120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.16/363.24 = 120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.16x = 363.24 × 120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.16x = 43,714.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,714.12/242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.52

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