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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.24, 393.92 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.24, 393.92 and 159.58 is: 239.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.24 : 393.92 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.24/393.92 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.24x = 393.92 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.24x = 62,861.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,861.75/262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.71

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