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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.12, 604.80 and 159.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.12, 604.80 and 159.51 is: 239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.12 : 604.80 = 159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.12/604.80 = 159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.12x = 604.80 × 159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.12x = 96,471.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,471.65/403.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.32

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