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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.54, 603.84 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.54, 603.84 and 158.94 is: 238.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.54 : 603.84 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.54/603.84 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.54x = 603.84 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.54x = 95,974.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,974.33/402.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.42

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