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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.76, 364.17 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.76, 364.17 and 80.46 is: 120.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.76 : 364.17 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.76/364.17 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.76x = 364.17 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.76x = 29,301.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,301.12/242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.70

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