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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.84, 607.39 and 161.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.84, 607.39 and 161.30 is: 242.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.84 : 607.39 = 161.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.84/607.39 = 161.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.84x = 607.39 × 161.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.84x = 97,968.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,968.57/404.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.00

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