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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.14, 605.98 and 160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.14, 605.98 and 160.53 is: 240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.14 : 605.98 = 160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.14/605.98 = 160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.14x = 605.98 × 160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.14x = 97,279.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,279.31/404.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.71

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