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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.73, 605.69 and 156.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.73, 605.69 and 156.97 is: 235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.73 : 605.69 = 156.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.73/605.69 = 156.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.73x = 605.69 × 156.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.73x = 95,075.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,075.16/403.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.49

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