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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.20, 605 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.20, 605 and 159.72 is: 239.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.20 : 605 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.20/605 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.20x = 605 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.20x = 96,630.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,630.60/403.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.66

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