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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.95, 605.92 and 160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.95, 605.92 and 160.47 is: 240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.95 : 605.92 = 160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.95/605.92 = 160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.95x = 605.92 × 160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.95x = 97,233.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,233.14/403.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.71

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