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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.96, 604.20 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.96, 604.20 and 159.54 is: 239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.96 : 604.20 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.96/604.20 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.96x = 604.20 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.96x = 96,394.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,394.07/402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.21

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