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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.74, 605.19 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.74, 605.19 and 160.08 is: 239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.74 : 605.19 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.74/605.19 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.74x = 605.19 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.74x = 96,878.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,878.82/403.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.95

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