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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.04, 628.73 and 159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.04, 628.73 and 159.16 is: 238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.04 : 628.73 = 159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.04/628.73 = 159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.04x = 628.73 × 159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.04x = 100,068.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,068.67/419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.80

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