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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.88, 335.01 and 159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.88, 335.01 and 159.94 is: 220.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.88 : 335.01 = 159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.88/335.01 = 159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.88x = 335.01 × 159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.88x = 53,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,581.50/242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.61

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