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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.53, 334.72 and 159.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.53, 334.72 and 159.69 is: 220.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.53 : 334.72 = 159.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.53/334.72 = 159.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.53x = 334.72 × 159.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.53x = 53,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,451.44/242.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.39

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