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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.98, 607.03 and 161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.98, 607.03 and 161.38 is: 241.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.98 : 607.03 = 161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.98/607.03 = 161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.98x = 607.03 × 161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.98x = 97,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,962.50/404.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.89

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