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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.76, 602.88 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.76, 602.88 and 158.52 is: 237.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.76 : 602.88 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.76/602.88 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.76x = 602.88 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.76x = 95,568.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,568.54/401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.87

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