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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.45, 363.70 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.45, 363.70 and 120.68 is: 181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.45 : 363.70 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.45/363.70 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.45x = 363.70 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.45x = 43,889.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,889.50/242.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.03

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