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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.30, 363.48 and 120.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.30, 363.48 and 120.55 is: 180.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.30 : 363.48 = 120.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.30/363.48 = 120.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.30x = 363.48 × 120.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.30x = 43,815.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,815.09/242.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.83

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