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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.60, 363.88 and 120.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.60, 363.88 and 120.82 is: 181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.60 : 363.88 = 120.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.60/363.88 = 120.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.60x = 363.88 × 120.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.60x = 43,963.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,963.98/242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.22

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