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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.09, 604.29 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.09, 604.29 and 156.16 is: 234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.09 : 604.29 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.09/604.29 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.09x = 604.29 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.09x = 94,367.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,367.44/403.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.11

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