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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.92, 604.38 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.92, 604.38 and 159.47 is: 239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.92 : 604.38 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.92/604.38 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.92x = 604.38 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.92x = 96,380.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,380.48/402.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.21

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