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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.29, 334.73 and 159.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.29, 334.73 and 159.37 is: 220.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.29 : 334.73 = 159.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.29/334.73 = 159.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.29x = 334.73 × 159.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.29x = 53,345.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,345.48/242.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.17

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