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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.62, 334.59 and 159.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.62, 334.59 and 159.69 is: 220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.62 : 334.59 = 159.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.62/334.59 = 159.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.62x = 334.59 × 159.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.62x = 53,430.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,430.68/242.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.22

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