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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.54, 334.74 and 159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.54, 334.74 and 159.77 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.54 : 334.74 = 159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.54/334.74 = 159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.54x = 334.74 × 159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.54x = 53,481.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,481.41/242.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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