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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.17, 607.80 and 158.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.17, 607.80 and 158.38 is: 237.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.17 : 607.80 = 158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.17/607.80 = 158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.17x = 607.80 × 158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.17x = 96,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,263.36/405.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.59

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