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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.96, 604.22 and 159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.96, 604.22 and 159.56 is: 239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.96 : 604.22 = 159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.96/604.22 = 159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.96x = 604.22 × 159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.96x = 96,405.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,405.52/402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.24

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