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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.69, 364.05 and 80.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.69, 364.05 and 80.42 is: 120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.69 : 364.05 = 80.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.69/364.05 = 80.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.69x = 364.05 × 80.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.69x = 29,275.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,275.08/242.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.63

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