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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.65, 363.49 and 120.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.65, 363.49 and 120.99 is: 181.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.65 : 363.49 = 120.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.65/363.49 = 120.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.65x = 363.49 × 120.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.65x = 43,979.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,979.72/242.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.25

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