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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.93, 602.58 and 158.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.93, 602.58 and 158.62 is: 237.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.93 : 602.58 = 158.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.93/602.58 = 158.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.93x = 602.58 × 158.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.93x = 95,581.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,581.24/401.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.81

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