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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.54, 606.84 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.54, 606.84 and 161 is: 241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.54 : 606.84 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.54/606.84 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.54x = 606.84 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.54x = 97,701.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,701.24/404.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.51

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