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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.94, 364.17 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.94, 364.17 and 121.08 is: 181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.94 : 364.17 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.94/364.17 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.94x = 364.17 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.94x = 44,093.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,093.70/242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.50

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