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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.41, 604.84 and 159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.41, 604.84 and 159.87 is: 239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.41 : 604.84 = 159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.41/604.84 = 159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.41x = 604.84 × 159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.41x = 96,695.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,695.77/403.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.70

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