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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.13, 606.11 and 160.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.13, 606.11 and 160.59 is: 240.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.13 : 606.11 = 160.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.13/606.11 = 160.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.13x = 606.11 × 160.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.13x = 97,334.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,334.40/404.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.85

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