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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.72, 604.18 and 159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.72, 604.18 and 159.24 is: 238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.72 : 604.18 = 159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.72/604.18 = 159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.72x = 604.18 × 159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.72x = 96,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,209.62/402.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.90

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