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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.10, 609.39 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.10, 609.39 and 159.47 is: 239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.10 : 609.39 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.10/609.39 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.10x = 609.39 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.10x = 97,179.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,179.42/406.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.30

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