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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.51, 606.24 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.51, 606.24 and 160.89 is: 241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.51 : 606.24 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.51/606.24 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.51x = 606.24 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.51x = 97,537.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,537.95/404.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.13

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