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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.59, 333.67 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.59, 333.67 and 159.06 is: 219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.59 : 333.67 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.59/333.67 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.59x = 333.67 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.59x = 53,074.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,074.70/241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.69

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