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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.04, 333.92 and 159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.04, 333.92 and 159.16 is: 219.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.04 : 333.92 = 159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.04/333.92 = 159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.04x = 333.92 × 159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.04x = 53,146.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,146.71/242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.58

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