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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.40, 605.18 and 159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.40, 605.18 and 159.94 is: 239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.40 : 605.18 = 159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.40/605.18 = 159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.40x = 605.18 × 159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.40x = 96,793.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,793.65/403.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.95

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