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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.72, 364.30 and 121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.72, 364.30 and 121.24 is: 181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.72 : 364.30 = 121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.72/364.30 = 121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.72x = 364.30 × 121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.72x = 44,167.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,167.73/242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.97

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