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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.63, 605.28 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.63, 605.28 and 160.31 is: 240.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.63 : 605.28 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.63/605.28 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.63x = 605.28 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.63x = 97,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,034.55/403.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.41

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