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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.34, 606.14 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.34, 606.14 and 160.70 is: 240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.34 : 606.14 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.34/606.14 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.34x = 606.14 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.34x = 97,406.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,406.70/404.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.90

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