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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.97, 364.52 and 80.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.97, 364.52 and 80.66 is: 121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.97 : 364.52 = 80.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.97/364.52 = 80.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.97x = 364.52 × 80.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.97x = 29,402.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,402.18/242.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.01

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