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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.60, 363.38 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.60, 363.38 and 120.60 is: 180.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.60 : 363.38 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.60/363.38 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.60x = 363.38 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.60x = 43,823.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,823.63/242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.64

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