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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.81, 604.25 and 159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.81, 604.25 and 159.35 is: 239.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.81 : 604.25 = 159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.81/604.25 = 159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.81x = 604.25 × 159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.81x = 96,287.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,287.24/402.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.04

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