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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.94, 605.98 and 160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.94, 605.98 and 160.49 is: 240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.94 : 605.98 = 160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.94/605.98 = 160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.94x = 605.98 × 160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.94x = 97,250.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,250.90/403.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.75

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