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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.69, 606.85 and 158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.69, 606.85 and 158.02 is: 236.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.69 : 606.85 = 158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.69/606.85 = 158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.69x = 606.85 × 158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.69x = 95,894.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,894.44/404.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.96

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