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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.87, 607.40 and 161.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.87, 607.40 and 161.39 is: 242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.87 : 607.40 = 161.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.87/607.40 = 161.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.87x = 607.40 × 161.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.87x = 98,024.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,024.44/404.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.11

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