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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.64, 363.96 and 120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.64, 363.96 and 120.87 is: 181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.64 : 363.96 = 120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.64/363.96 = 120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.64x = 363.96 × 120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.64x = 43,991.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,991.85/242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.31

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