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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.49, 363.86 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.49, 363.86 and 120.76 is: 181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.49 : 363.86 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.49/363.86 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.49x = 363.86 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.49x = 43,939.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,939.18/242.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.20

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