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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.94, 335.02 and 158.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.94, 335.02 and 158.77 is: 218.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.94 : 335.02 = 158.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.94/335.02 = 158.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.94x = 335.02 × 158.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.94x = 53,191.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,191.13/242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.95

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