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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.93, 605.90 and 160.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.93, 605.90 and 160.63 is: 240.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.93 : 605.90 = 160.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.93/605.90 = 160.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.93x = 605.90 × 160.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.93x = 97,323.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,323.40/403.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.94

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