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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.35, 363.35 and 180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.35, 363.35 and 180.68 is: 270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.35 : 363.35 = 180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.35/363.35 = 180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.35x = 363.35 × 180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.35x = 65,648.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,648.71/242.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.89

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