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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.17, 603.41 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.17, 603.41 and 158.76 is: 238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.17 : 603.41 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.17/603.41 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.17x = 603.41 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.17x = 95,796.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,796.58/402.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.20

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