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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.92, 607.59 and 161.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.92, 607.59 and 161.45 is: 242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.92 : 607.59 = 161.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.92/607.59 = 161.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.92x = 607.59 × 161.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.92x = 98,095.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,095.41/404.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.26

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