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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.95, 364.42 and 80.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.95, 364.42 and 80.64 is: 120.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.95 : 364.42 = 80.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.95/364.42 = 80.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.95x = 364.42 × 80.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.95x = 29,386.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,386.83/242.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.96

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