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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.22, 605 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.22, 605 and 159.66 is: 239.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.22 : 605 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.22/605 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.22x = 605 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.22x = 96,594.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,594.30/403.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.56

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