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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.38, 605.09 and 159.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.38, 605.09 and 159.91 is: 239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.38 : 605.09 = 159.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.38/605.09 = 159.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.38x = 605.09 × 159.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.38x = 96,759.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,759.94/403.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.87

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