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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.94, 603.18 and 158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.94, 603.18 and 158.58 is: 237.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.94 : 603.18 = 158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.94/603.18 = 158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.94x = 603.18 × 158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.94x = 95,652.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,652.28/401.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.98

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