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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.94, 605.93 and 160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.94, 605.93 and 160.46 is: 240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.94 : 605.93 = 160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.94/605.93 = 160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.94x = 605.93 × 160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.94x = 97,223.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,223.70/403.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.69

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