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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.76, 602.59 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.76, 602.59 and 158.46 is: 237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.76 : 602.59 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.76/602.59 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.76x = 602.59 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.76x = 95,486.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,486.41/401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.67

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