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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.54, 603.65 and 158.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.54, 603.65 and 158.99 is: 238.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.54 : 603.65 = 158.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.54/603.65 = 158.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.54x = 603.65 × 158.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.54x = 95,970.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,970.50/402.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.41

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