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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.96, 607.68 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.96, 607.68 and 161.60 is: 242.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.96 : 607.68 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.96/607.68 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.96x = 607.68 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.96x = 98,201.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,201.09/404.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.50

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