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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.68, 605.54 and 156.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.68, 605.54 and 156.85 is: 235.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.68 : 605.54 = 156.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.68/605.54 = 156.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.68x = 605.54 × 156.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.68x = 94,981.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,981.23/403.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.29

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