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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.41, 603.65 and 158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.41, 603.65 and 158.87 is: 238.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.41 : 603.65 = 158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.41/603.65 = 158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.41x = 603.65 × 158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.41x = 95,903.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,903.78/402.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.32

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