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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.67, 602.51 and 158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.67, 602.51 and 158.27 is: 237.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.67 : 602.51 = 158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.67/602.51 = 158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.67x = 602.51 × 158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.67x = 95,359.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,359.26/401.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.41

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