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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.76, 606.68 and 161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.76, 606.68 and 161.08 is: 241.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.76 : 606.68 = 161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.76/606.68 = 161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.76x = 606.68 × 161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.76x = 97,724.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,724.01/404.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.44

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