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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.79, 606.72 and 161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.79, 606.72 and 161.11 is: 241.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.79 : 606.72 = 161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.79/606.72 = 161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.79x = 606.72 × 161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.79x = 97,748.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,748.66/404.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.48

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