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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.70, 363.86 and 120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.70, 363.86 and 120.90 is: 181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.70 : 363.86 = 120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.70/363.86 = 120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.70x = 363.86 × 120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.70x = 43,990.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,990.67/242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.26

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