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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.08, 603.29 and 158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.08, 603.29 and 158.55 is: 237.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.08 : 603.29 = 158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.08/603.29 = 158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.08x = 603.29 × 158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.08x = 95,650.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,650.84/402.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.89

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