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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.49, 606.87 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.49, 606.87 and 160.88 is: 241.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.49 : 606.87 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.49/606.87 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.49x = 606.87 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.49x = 97,632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,632.49/404.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.37

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