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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.60, 629.40 and 159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.60, 629.40 and 159.56 is: 239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.60 : 629.40 = 159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.60/629.40 = 159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.60x = 629.40 × 159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.60x = 100,427.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,427.06/419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.34

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