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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.18, 606.59 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.18, 606.59 and 160.86 is: 241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.18 : 606.59 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.18/606.59 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.18x = 606.59 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.18x = 97,576.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,576.07/404.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.42

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