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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.57, 621.84 and 158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.57, 621.84 and 158.07 is: 237.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.57 : 621.84 = 158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.57/621.84 = 158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.57x = 621.84 × 158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.57x = 98,294.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,294.25/414.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.10

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