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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.61, 605.31 and 160.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.61, 605.31 and 160.00 is: 239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.61 : 605.31 = 160.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.61/605.31 = 160.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.61x = 605.31 × 160.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.61x = 96,845.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,845.77/403.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.95

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