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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.88, 364.17 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.88, 364.17 and 121.23 is: 181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.88 : 364.17 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.88/364.17 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.88x = 364.17 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.88x = 44,148.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,148.33/242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.77

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