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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.47, 606.89 and 161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.47, 606.89 and 161.02 is: 241.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.47 : 606.89 = 161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.47/606.89 = 161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.47x = 606.89 × 161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.47x = 97,721.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,721.43/404.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.60

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