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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.07, 606.42 and 160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.07, 606.42 and 160.62 is: 241.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.07 : 606.42 = 160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.07/606.42 = 160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.07x = 606.42 × 160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.07x = 97,403.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,403.18/404.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.06

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