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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.17, 604.89 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.17, 604.89 and 159.86 is: 239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.17 : 604.89 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.17/604.89 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.17x = 604.89 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.17x = 96,694.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,694.69/403.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.84

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