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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.33, 363.48 and 120.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.33, 363.48 and 120.67 is: 181.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.33 : 363.48 = 120.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.33/363.48 = 120.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.33x = 363.48 × 120.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.33x = 43,861.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,861.13/242.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.00

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