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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.61, 363.71 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.61, 363.71 and 80.21 is: 120.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.61 : 363.71 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.61/363.71 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.61x = 363.71 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.61x = 29,171.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,171.56/242.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.24

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