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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.84, 335 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.84, 335 and 159.96 is: 220.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.84 : 335 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.84/335 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.84x = 335 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.84x = 53,586.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,586.60/242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.67

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