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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.56, 602.34 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.56, 602.34 and 158.09 is: 237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.56 : 602.34 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.56/602.34 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.56x = 602.34 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.56x = 95,220.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,220.92/401.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.13

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