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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.62, 604.05 and 159.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.62, 604.05 and 159.01 is: 238.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.62 : 604.05 = 159.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.62/604.05 = 159.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.62x = 604.05 × 159.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.62x = 96,048.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,048.48/402.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.56

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