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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.20, 603.26 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.20, 603.26 and 158.73 is: 238.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.20 : 603.26 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.20/603.26 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.20x = 603.26 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.20x = 95,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,752.44/402.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.07

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