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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.17, 609.06 and 159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.17, 609.06 and 159.28 is: 238.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.17 : 609.06 = 159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.17/609.06 = 159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.17x = 609.06 × 159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.17x = 97,011.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,011.08/406.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.84

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