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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.20, 604.72 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.20, 604.72 and 159.92 is: 239.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.20 : 604.72 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.20/604.72 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.20x = 604.72 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.20x = 96,706.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,706.82/403.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.85

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