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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.83, 364.25 and 80.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.83, 364.25 and 80.51 is: 120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.83 : 364.25 = 80.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.83/364.25 = 80.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.83x = 364.25 × 80.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.83x = 29,324.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,324.86/242.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.76

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