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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.44, 605.36 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.44, 605.36 and 160.17 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.44 : 605.36 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.44/605.36 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.44x = 605.36 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.44x = 96,960.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,960.91/403.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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