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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.43, 604.98 and 156.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.43, 604.98 and 156.68 is: 234.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.43 : 604.98 = 156.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.43/604.98 = 156.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.43x = 604.98 × 156.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.43x = 94,785.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,785.24/403.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.95

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