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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.26, 334.32 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.26, 334.32 and 159.60 is: 220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.26 : 334.32 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.26/334.32 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.26x = 334.32 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.26x = 53,357.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,357.47/242.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.25

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