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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.32, 604.77 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.32, 604.77 and 159.72 is: 239.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.32 : 604.77 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.32/604.77 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.32x = 604.77 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.32x = 96,593.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,593.86/403.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.50

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