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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.83, 608.72 and 158.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.83, 608.72 and 158.97 is: 238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.83 : 608.72 = 158.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.83/608.72 = 158.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.83x = 608.72 × 158.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.83x = 96,767.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,767.42/405.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.45

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