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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.26, 604.56 and 159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.26, 604.56 and 159.74 is: 239.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.26 : 604.56 = 159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.26/604.56 = 159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.26x = 604.56 × 159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.26x = 96,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,569.39/403.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.47

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