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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.23, 604.69 and 159.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.23, 604.69 and 159.73 is: 239.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.23 : 604.69 = 159.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.23/604.69 = 159.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.23x = 604.69 × 159.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.23x = 96,587.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,587.13/403.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.53

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