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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.46, 363.33 and 120.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.46, 363.33 and 120.51 is: 180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.46 : 363.33 = 120.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.46/363.33 = 120.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.46x = 363.33 × 120.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.46x = 43,784.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,784.90/242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.59

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