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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.78, 334.94 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.78, 334.94 and 159.93 is: 220.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.78 : 334.94 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.78/334.94 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.78x = 334.94 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.78x = 53,566.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,566.15/242.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.64

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