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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.26, 603.67 and 158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.26, 603.67 and 158.86 is: 238.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.26 : 603.67 = 158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.26/603.67 = 158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.26x = 603.67 × 158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.26x = 95,899.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,899.02/402.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.40

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