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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.49, 605.50 and 160.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.49, 605.50 and 160.03 is: 240.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.49 : 605.50 = 160.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.49/605.50 = 160.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.49x = 605.50 × 160.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.49x = 96,898.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,898.52/403.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.15

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