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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.83, 605.88 and 160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.83, 605.88 and 160.43 is: 240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.83 : 605.88 = 160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.83/605.88 = 160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.83x = 605.88 × 160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.83x = 97,198.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,198.30/403.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.69

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