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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.33, 363.17 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.33, 363.17 and 120.68 is: 180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.33 : 363.17 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.33/363.17 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.33x = 363.17 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.33x = 43,826.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,826.75/242.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.86

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