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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.57, 604.16 and 159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.57, 604.16 and 159.27 is: 239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.57 : 604.16 = 159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.57/604.16 = 159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.57x = 604.16 × 159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.57x = 96,222.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,222.10/402.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.02

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