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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.24, 606.38 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.24, 606.38 and 160.83 is: 241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.24 : 606.38 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.24/606.38 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.24x = 606.38 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.24x = 97,523.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,523.29/404.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.25

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