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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.45, 334.33 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.45, 334.33 and 158.45 is: 218.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.45 : 334.33 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.45/334.33 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.45x = 334.33 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.45x = 52,973.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,973.41/242.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.49

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