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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.15, 606.31 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.15, 606.31 and 160.70 is: 241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.15 : 606.31 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.15/606.31 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.15x = 606.31 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.15x = 97,430.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,430.58/404.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.08

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