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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.18, 604.77 and 159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.18, 604.77 and 159.87 is: 239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.18 : 604.77 = 159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.18/604.77 = 159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.18x = 604.77 × 159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.18x = 96,686.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,686.25/403.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.81

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