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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.45, 393 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.45, 393 and 159.58 is: 238.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.45 : 393 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.45/393 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.45x = 393 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.45x = 62,714.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,714.94/262.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.96

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