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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.72, 334.80 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.72, 334.80 and 159.93 is: 220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.72 : 334.80 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.72/334.80 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.72x = 334.80 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.72x = 53,543.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,543.76/242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.60

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