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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.21, 605.10 and 159.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.21, 605.10 and 159.79 is: 239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.21 : 605.10 = 159.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.21/605.10 = 159.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.21x = 605.10 × 159.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.21x = 96,689.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,689.15/403.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.80

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