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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.24, 604.70 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.24, 604.70 and 160.04 is: 240.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.24 : 604.70 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.24/604.70 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.24x = 604.70 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.24x = 96,776.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,776.19/403.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.00

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