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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.70, 605.61 and 160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.70, 605.61 and 160.43 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.70 : 605.61 = 160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.70/605.61 = 160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.70x = 605.61 × 160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.70x = 97,154.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,154.98/403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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