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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.62, 607.01 and 161.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.62, 607.01 and 161.01 is: 241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.62 : 607.01 = 161.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.62/607.01 = 161.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.62x = 607.01 × 161.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.62x = 97,733.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,733.88/404.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.55

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