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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.69, 364.01 and 121.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.69, 364.01 and 121.03 is: 181.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.69 : 364.01 = 121.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.69/364.01 = 121.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.69x = 364.01 × 121.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.69x = 44,054.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,054.62/242.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.53

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