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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.79, 363.84 and 120.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.79, 363.84 and 120.97 is: 181.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.79 : 363.84 = 120.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.79/363.84 = 120.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.79x = 363.84 × 120.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.79x = 44,013.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,013.72/242.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.28

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