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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.66, 334.70 and 159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.66, 334.70 and 159.74 is: 220.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.66 : 334.70 = 159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.66/334.70 = 159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.66x = 334.70 × 159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.66x = 53,462.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,462.51/242.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.32

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