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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.65, 363.28 and 180.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.65, 363.28 and 180.91 is: 270.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.65 : 363.28 = 180.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.65/363.28 = 180.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.65x = 363.28 × 180.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.65x = 65,720.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,720.98/242.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.85

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