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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.62, 629.34 and 159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.62, 629.34 and 159.53 is: 239.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.62 : 629.34 = 159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.62/629.34 = 159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.62x = 629.34 × 159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.62x = 100,399.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,399.96/419.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.26

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