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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.43, 363.34 and 120.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.43, 363.34 and 120.40 is: 180.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.43 : 363.34 = 120.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.43/363.34 = 120.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.43x = 363.34 × 120.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.43x = 43,746.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,746.14/242.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.45

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