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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.34, 606.57 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.34, 606.57 and 160.86 is: 241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.34 : 606.57 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.34/606.57 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.34x = 606.57 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.34x = 97,572.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,572.85/404.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.31

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