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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.49, 363.74 and 80.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.49, 363.74 and 80.20 is: 120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.49 : 363.74 = 80.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.49/363.74 = 80.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.49x = 363.74 × 80.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.49x = 29,171.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,171.95/242.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.30

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