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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.57, 605.42 and 160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.57, 605.42 and 160.06 is: 240.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.57 : 605.42 = 160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.57/605.42 = 160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.57x = 605.42 × 160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.57x = 96,903.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,903.53/403.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.12

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