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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.44, 363.48 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.44, 363.48 and 120.64 is: 180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.44 : 363.48 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.44/363.48 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.44x = 363.48 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.44x = 43,850.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,850.23/242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.87

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