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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.41, 603 and 158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.41, 603 and 158.81 is: 237.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.41 : 603 = 158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.41/603 = 158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.41x = 603 × 158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.41x = 95,759.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,759.42/402.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.97

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