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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.75, 602.59 and 158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.75, 602.59 and 158.28 is: 237.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.75 : 602.59 = 158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.75/602.59 = 158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.75x = 602.59 × 158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.75x = 95,377.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,377.95/401.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.41

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