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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.48, 363.74 and 80.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.48, 363.74 and 80.18 is: 120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.48 : 363.74 = 80.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.48/363.74 = 80.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.48x = 363.74 × 80.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.48x = 29,165.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,165.18/242.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.28

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