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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.55, 334.71 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.55, 334.71 and 155.16 is: 214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.55 : 334.71 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.55/334.71 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.55x = 334.71 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.55x = 51,933.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,933.60/242.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.12

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