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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.60, 605.46 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.60, 605.46 and 160.28 is: 240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.60 : 605.46 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.60/605.46 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.60x = 605.46 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.60x = 97,043.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,043.13/403.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.44

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