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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.67, 605.55 and 160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.67, 605.55 and 160.27 is: 240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.67 : 605.55 = 160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.67/605.55 = 160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.67x = 605.55 × 160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.67x = 97,051.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,051.50/403.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.42

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