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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.71, 605.70 and 160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.71, 605.70 and 160.23 is: 240.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.71 : 605.70 = 160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.71/605.70 = 160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.71x = 605.70 × 160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.71x = 97,051.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,051.31/403.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.40

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