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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.96, 364.60 and 121.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.96, 364.60 and 121.36 is: 182.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.96 : 364.60 = 121.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.96/364.60 = 121.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.96x = 364.60 × 121.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.96x = 44,247.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,247.86/242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.12

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