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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.47, 363.57 and 120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.47, 363.57 and 120.58 is: 180.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.47 : 363.57 = 120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.47/363.57 = 120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.47x = 363.57 × 120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.47x = 43,839.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,839.27/242.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.81

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