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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.16, 603.24 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.16, 603.24 and 158.52 is: 237.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.16 : 603.24 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.16/603.24 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.16x = 603.24 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.16x = 95,625.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,625.60/402.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.78

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