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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.73, 602.65 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.73, 602.65 and 154.92 is: 232.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.73 : 602.65 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.73/602.65 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.73x = 602.65 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.73x = 93,362.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,362.54/401.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.40

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