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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.21, 363.04 and 120.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.21, 363.04 and 120.39 is: 180.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.21 : 363.04 = 120.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.21/363.04 = 120.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.21x = 363.04 × 120.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.21x = 43,706.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,706.08/242.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.45

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