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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.39, 604.83 and 159.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.39, 604.83 and 159.85 is: 239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.39 : 604.83 = 159.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.39/604.83 = 159.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.39x = 604.83 × 159.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.39x = 96,683.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,683.43/403.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.68

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