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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.78, 364.10 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.78, 364.10 and 80.46 is: 120.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.78 : 364.10 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.78/364.10 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.78x = 364.10 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.78x = 29,295.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,295.08/242.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.67

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