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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.77, 605.88 and 160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.77, 605.88 and 160.26 is: 240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.77 : 605.88 = 160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.77/605.88 = 160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.77x = 605.88 × 160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.77x = 97,098.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,098.33/403.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.48

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