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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.95, 605.56 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.95, 605.56 and 160.41 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.95 : 605.56 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.95/605.56 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.95x = 605.56 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.95x = 97,137.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,137.88/403.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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