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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.62, 603.78 and 155.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.62, 603.78 and 155.74 is: 233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.62 : 603.78 = 155.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.62/603.78 = 155.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.62x = 603.78 × 155.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.62x = 94,032.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,032.70/402.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.55

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