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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.77, 604.29 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.77, 604.29 and 159.36 is: 239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.77 : 604.29 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.77/604.29 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.77x = 604.29 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.77x = 96,299.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,299.65/402.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.10

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