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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.42, 605.41 and 160.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.42, 605.41 and 160.00 is: 240.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.42 : 605.41 = 160.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.42/605.41 = 160.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.42x = 605.41 × 160.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.42x = 96,866.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,866.06/403.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.11

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