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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.44, 603.74 and 158.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.44, 603.74 and 158.95 is: 238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.44 : 603.74 = 158.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.44/603.74 = 158.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.44x = 603.74 × 158.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.44x = 95,961.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,961.33/402.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.45

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