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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.53, 604.89 and 159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.53, 604.89 and 159.90 is: 239.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.53 : 604.89 = 159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.53/604.89 = 159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.53x = 604.89 × 159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.53x = 96,721.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,721.91/403.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.69

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