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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.89, 607.57 and 161.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.89, 607.57 and 161.42 is: 242.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.89 : 607.57 = 161.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.89/607.57 = 161.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.89x = 607.57 × 161.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.89x = 98,070.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,070.51/404.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.22

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