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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.67, 334.79 and 154.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.67, 334.79 and 154.18 is: 212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.67 : 334.79 = 154.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.67/334.79 = 154.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.67x = 334.79 × 154.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.67x = 51,616.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,616.31/242.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.70

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