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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.98, 604.26 and 159.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.98, 604.26 and 159.37 is: 238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.98 : 604.26 = 159.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.98/604.26 = 159.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.98x = 604.26 × 159.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.98x = 96,299.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,299.41/402.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.97

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