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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.38, 363.65 and 120.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.38, 363.65 and 120.73 is: 181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.38 : 363.65 = 120.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.38/363.65 = 120.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.38x = 363.65 × 120.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.38x = 43,903.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,903.46/242.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.13

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