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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.07, 334.17 and 154.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.07, 334.17 and 154.79 is: 213.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.07 : 334.17 = 154.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.07/334.17 = 154.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.07x = 334.17 × 154.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.07x = 51,726.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,726.17/242.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.68

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