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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.96, 604.48 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.96, 604.48 and 159.60 is: 239.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.96 : 604.48 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.96/604.48 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.96x = 604.48 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.96x = 96,475.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,475.01/402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.42

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