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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.73, 607.10 and 161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.73, 607.10 and 161.24 is: 241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.73 : 607.10 = 161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.73/607.10 = 161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.73x = 607.10 × 161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.73x = 97,884.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,884.96/404.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.85

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