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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.12, 333.58 and 159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.12, 333.58 and 159.08 is: 219.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.12 : 333.58 = 159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.12/333.58 = 159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.12x = 333.58 × 159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.12x = 53,064.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,064.24/242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.17

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