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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.95, 364.19 and 80.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.95, 364.19 and 80.53 is: 120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.95 : 364.19 = 80.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.95/364.19 = 80.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.95x = 364.19 × 80.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.95x = 29,328.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,328.22/242.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.72

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