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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.63, 363.69 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.63, 363.69 and 120.64 is: 180.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.63 : 363.69 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.63/363.69 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.63x = 363.69 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.63x = 43,875.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,875.56/242.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.83

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