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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.15, 606.19 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.15, 606.19 and 160.50 is: 240.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.15 : 606.19 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.15/606.19 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.15x = 606.19 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.15x = 97,292.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,292.26/404.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.74

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