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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.26, 606.42 and 160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.26, 606.42 and 160.84 is: 241.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.26 : 606.42 = 160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.26/606.42 = 160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.26x = 606.42 × 160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.26x = 97,536.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,536.59/404.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.27

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