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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.17, 585.26 and 159.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.17, 585.26 and 159.01 is: 238.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.17 : 585.26 = 159.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.17/585.26 = 159.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.17x = 585.26 × 159.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.17x = 93,059.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,059.93/390.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.51

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