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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.26, 622.98 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.26, 622.98 and 158.76 is: 238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.26 : 622.98 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.26/622.98 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.26x = 622.98 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.26x = 98,904.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,904.30/415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.17

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