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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.77, 629.24 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.77, 629.24 and 159.71 is: 239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.77 : 629.24 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.77/629.24 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.77x = 629.24 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.77x = 100,494.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,494.15/419.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.40

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