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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.72, 605.21 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.72, 605.21 and 160.41 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.72 : 605.21 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.72/605.21 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.72x = 605.21 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.72x = 97,082.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,082.14/403.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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