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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.84, 335.12 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.84, 335.12 and 159.80 is: 220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.84 : 335.12 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.84/335.12 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.84x = 335.12 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.84x = 53,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,552.18/242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.52

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