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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.13, 604.97 and 159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.13, 604.97 and 159.62 is: 239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.13 : 604.97 = 159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.13/604.97 = 159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.13x = 604.97 × 159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.13x = 96,565.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,565.31/403.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.54

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