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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.60, 608.67 and 159.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.60, 608.67 and 159.03 is: 238.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.60 : 608.67 = 159.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.60/608.67 = 159.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.60x = 608.67 × 159.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.60x = 96,796.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,796.79/405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.65

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