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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.39, 606.33 and 160.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.39, 606.33 and 160.85 is: 241.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.39 : 606.33 = 160.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.39/606.33 = 160.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.39x = 606.33 × 160.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.39x = 97,528.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,528.18/404.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.17

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