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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.74, 604.04 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.74, 604.04 and 159.42 is: 239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.74 : 604.04 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.74/604.04 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.74x = 604.04 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.74x = 96,296.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,296.06/402.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.10

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