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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.25, 604.95 and 159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.25, 604.95 and 159.74 is: 239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.25 : 604.95 = 159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.25/604.95 = 159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.25x = 604.95 × 159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.25x = 96,634.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,634.71/403.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.64

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