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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.62, 335.06 and 159.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.62, 335.06 and 159.79 is: 220.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.62 : 335.06 = 159.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.62/335.06 = 159.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.62x = 335.06 × 159.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.62x = 53,536.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,536.76/242.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.67

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