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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.60, 363.84 and 119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.60, 363.84 and 119.14 is: 178.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.60 : 363.84 = 119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.60/363.84 = 119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.60x = 363.84 × 119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.60x = 43,347.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,347.30/242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.68

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