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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.71, 607.20 and 161.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.71, 607.20 and 161.23 is: 241.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.71 : 607.20 = 161.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.71/607.20 = 161.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.71x = 607.20 × 161.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.71x = 97,898.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,898.86/404.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.90

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