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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.58, 607.18 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.58, 607.18 and 161.12 is: 241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.58 : 607.18 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.58/607.18 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.58x = 607.18 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.58x = 97,828.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,828.84/404.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.80

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