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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.13, 604.71 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.13, 604.71 and 159.66 is: 239.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.13 : 604.71 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.13/604.71 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.13x = 604.71 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.13x = 96,548.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,548.00/403.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.49

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