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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.70, 604.01 and 159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.70, 604.01 and 159.22 is: 238.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.70 : 604.01 = 159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.70/604.01 = 159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.70x = 604.01 × 159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.70x = 96,170.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,170.47/402.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.81

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