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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.76, 606.10 and 160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.76, 606.10 and 160.46 is: 240.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.76 : 606.10 = 160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.76/606.10 = 160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.76x = 606.10 × 160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.76x = 97,251.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,251.57/403.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.86

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