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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.76, 602.46 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.76, 602.46 and 158.22 is: 237.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.76 : 602.46 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.76/602.46 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.76x = 602.46 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.76x = 95,321.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,321.22/401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.26

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