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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.44, 605.50 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.44, 605.50 and 160.13 is: 240.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.44 : 605.50 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.44/605.50 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.44x = 605.50 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.44x = 96,959.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,959.83/403.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.33

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