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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.97, 364.53 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.97, 364.53 and 119.58 is: 179.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.97 : 364.53 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.97/364.53 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.97x = 364.53 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.97x = 43,590.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,590.50/242.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.41

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