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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.06, 605.95 and 160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.06, 605.95 and 160.52 is: 240.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.06 : 605.95 = 160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.06/605.95 = 160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.06x = 605.95 × 160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.06x = 97,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,263.66/404.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.72

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