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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.59, 602.33 and 158.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.59, 602.33 and 158.29 is: 237.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.59 : 602.33 = 158.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.59/602.33 = 158.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.59x = 602.33 × 158.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.59x = 95,342.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,342.82/401.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.41

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