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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.28, 606.29 and 160.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.28, 606.29 and 160.81 is: 241.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.28 : 606.29 = 160.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.28/606.29 = 160.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.28x = 606.29 × 160.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.28x = 97,495.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,495.18/404.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.16

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