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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.72, 603.54 and 158.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.72, 603.54 and 158.91 is: 238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.72 : 603.54 = 158.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.72/603.54 = 158.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.72x = 603.54 × 158.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.72x = 95,908.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,908.54/402.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.15

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