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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.52, 604.90 and 160.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.52, 604.90 and 160.21 is: 240.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.52 : 604.90 = 160.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.52/604.90 = 160.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.52x = 604.90 × 160.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.52x = 96,911.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,911.99/403.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.17

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