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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.99, 364.21 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.99, 364.21 and 159.76 is: 239.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.99 : 364.21 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.99/364.21 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.99x = 364.21 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.99x = 58,185.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,185.79/242.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.46

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