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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.58, 629.20 and 159.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.58, 629.20 and 159.70 is: 239.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.58 : 629.20 = 159.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.58/629.20 = 159.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.58x = 629.20 × 159.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.58x = 100,483.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,483.24/419.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.49

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