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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.64, 334.75 and 159.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.64, 334.75 and 159.78 is: 220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.64 : 334.75 = 159.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.64/334.75 = 159.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.64x = 334.75 × 159.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.64x = 53,486.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,486.36/242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.44

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