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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.75, 623.73 and 159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.75, 623.73 and 159.25 is: 238.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.75 : 623.73 = 159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.75/623.73 = 159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.75x = 623.73 × 159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.75x = 99,329.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,329.00/415.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.92

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