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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.41, 603.20 and 159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.41, 603.20 and 159.10 is: 238.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.41 : 603.20 = 159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.41/603.20 = 159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.41x = 603.20 × 159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.41x = 95,969.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,969.12/402.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.49

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