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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.96, 606.18 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.96, 606.18 and 160.60 is: 241.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.96 : 606.18 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.96/606.18 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.96x = 606.18 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.96x = 97,352.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,352.51/403.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.00

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