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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.76, 364.34 and 121.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.76, 364.34 and 121.06 is: 181.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.76 : 364.34 = 121.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.76/364.34 = 121.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.76x = 364.34 × 121.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.76x = 44,107.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,107.00/242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.69

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