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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.96, 364.23 and 80.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.96, 364.23 and 80.54 is: 120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.96 : 364.23 = 80.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.96/364.23 = 80.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.96x = 364.23 × 80.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.96x = 29,335.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,335.08/242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.74

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