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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.72, 363.95 and 120.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.72, 363.95 and 120.83 is: 181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.72 : 363.95 = 120.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.72/363.95 = 120.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.72x = 363.95 × 120.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.72x = 43,976.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,976.08/242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.18

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