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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.16, 363.94 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.16, 363.94 and 120.52 is: 181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.16 : 363.94 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.16/363.94 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.16x = 363.94 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.16x = 43,862.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,862.05/242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.13

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