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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.76, 607.23 and 161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.76, 607.23 and 161.36 is: 242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.76 : 607.23 = 161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.76/607.23 = 161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.76x = 607.23 × 161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.76x = 97,982.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,982.63/404.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.08

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