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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.89, 606.01 and 160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.89, 606.01 and 160.35 is: 240.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.89 : 606.01 = 160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.89/606.01 = 160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.89x = 606.01 × 160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.89x = 97,173.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,173.70/403.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.59

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