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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.59, 605.30 and 160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.59, 605.30 and 160.06 is: 240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.59 : 605.30 = 160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.59/605.30 = 160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.59x = 605.30 × 160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.59x = 96,883.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,883.20/403.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.05

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