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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.09, 606.20 and 160.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.09, 606.20 and 160.61 is: 240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.09 : 606.20 = 160.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.09/606.20 = 160.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.09x = 606.20 × 160.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.09x = 97,362.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,362.49/404.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.95

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