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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.59, 606.80 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.59, 606.80 and 161.06 is: 241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.59 : 606.80 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.59/606.80 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.59x = 606.80 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.59x = 97,731.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,731.21/404.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.56

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