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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.81, 604.44 and 159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.81, 604.44 and 159.34 is: 239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.81 : 604.44 = 159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.81/604.44 = 159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.81x = 604.44 × 159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.81x = 96,310.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,310.67/402.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.10

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