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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.17, 334.23 and 154.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.17, 334.23 and 154.81 is: 213.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.17 : 334.23 = 154.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.17/334.23 = 154.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.17x = 334.23 × 154.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.17x = 51,741.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,741.37/242.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.66

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