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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.79, 602.33 and 158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.79, 602.33 and 158.26 is: 237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.79 : 602.33 = 158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.79/602.33 = 158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.79x = 602.33 × 158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.79x = 95,324.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,324.75/401.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.25

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