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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.67, 629.49 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.67, 629.49 and 159.66 is: 239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.67 : 629.49 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.67/629.49 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.67x = 629.49 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.67x = 100,504.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,504.37/419.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.48

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