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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.67, 605.51 and 160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.67, 605.51 and 160.07 is: 240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.67 : 605.51 = 160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.67/605.51 = 160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.67x = 605.51 × 160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.67x = 96,920.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,920.16/403.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.10

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