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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.86, 602.34 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.86, 602.34 and 158.10 is: 236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.86 : 602.34 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.86/602.34 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.86x = 602.34 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.86x = 95,230.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,230.49/401.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.97

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