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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.67, 605.71 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.67, 605.71 and 160.20 is: 240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.67 : 605.71 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.67/605.71 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.67x = 605.71 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.67x = 97,034.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,034.74/403.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.38

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