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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.35, 602.91 and 158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.35, 602.91 and 158.81 is: 237.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.35 : 602.91 = 158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.35/602.91 = 158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.35x = 602.91 × 158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.35x = 95,745.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,745.12/402.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.97

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