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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.90, 334.94 and 159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.90, 334.94 and 159.98 is: 220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.90 : 334.94 = 159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.90/334.94 = 159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.90x = 334.94 × 159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.90x = 53,583.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,583.70/242.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.60

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