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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.48, 363.72 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.48, 363.72 and 120.62 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.48 : 363.72 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.48/363.72 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.48x = 363.72 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.48x = 43,871.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,871.91/242.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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