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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.68, 363.75 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.68, 363.75 and 120.64 is: 180.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.68 : 363.75 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.68/363.75 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.68x = 363.75 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.68x = 43,882.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,882.80/242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.83

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