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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.28, 363.52 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.28, 363.52 and 120.68 is: 181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.28 : 363.52 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.28/363.52 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.28x = 363.52 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.28x = 43,869.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,869.59/242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.07

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