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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.85, 606.75 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.85, 606.75 and 161.04 is: 241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.85 : 606.75 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.85/606.75 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.85x = 606.75 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.85x = 97,711.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,711.02/404.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.35

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