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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.64, 604.19 and 159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.64, 604.19 and 159.17 is: 238.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.64 : 604.19 = 159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.64/604.19 = 159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.64x = 604.19 × 159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.64x = 96,166.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,166.30/402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.84

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