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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.08, 605.84 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.08, 605.84 and 160.48 is: 240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.08 : 605.84 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.08/605.84 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.08x = 605.84 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.08x = 97,225.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,225.20/404.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.61

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