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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.56, 363.93 and 120.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.56, 363.93 and 120.91 is: 181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.56 : 363.93 = 120.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.56/363.93 = 120.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.56x = 363.93 × 120.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.56x = 44,002.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,002.78/242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.41

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