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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.22, 605.79 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.22, 605.79 and 160.41 is: 240.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.22 : 605.79 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.22/605.79 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.22x = 605.79 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.22x = 97,174.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,174.77/404.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.40

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