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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.51, 607.22 and 161.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.51, 607.22 and 161.21 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.51 : 607.22 = 161.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.51/607.22 = 161.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.51x = 607.22 × 161.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.51x = 97,886.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,886.70/404.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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