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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.94, 604.62 and 159.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.94, 604.62 and 159.46 is: 239.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.94 : 604.62 = 159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.94/604.62 = 159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.94x = 604.62 × 159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.94x = 96,412.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,412.71/402.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.27

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