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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.92, 364.49 and 121.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.92, 364.49 and 121.26 is: 181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.92 : 364.49 = 121.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.92/364.49 = 121.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.92x = 364.49 × 121.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.92x = 44,197.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,197.45/242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.95

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