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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.08, 605.58 and 160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.08, 605.58 and 160.47 is: 240.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.08 : 605.58 = 160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.08/605.58 = 160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.08x = 605.58 × 160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.08x = 97,177.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,177.42/404.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.49

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