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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.74, 605.54 and 160.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.74, 605.54 and 160.42 is: 240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.74 : 605.54 = 160.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.74/605.54 = 160.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.74x = 605.54 × 160.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.74x = 97,140.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,140.73/403.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.60

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