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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.82, 604.43 and 159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.82, 604.43 and 159.55 is: 239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.82 : 604.43 = 159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.82/604.43 = 159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.82x = 604.43 × 159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.82x = 96,432.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,432.99/402.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.40

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