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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.03, 607.14 and 161.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.03, 607.14 and 161.31 is: 241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.03 : 607.14 = 161.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.03/607.14 = 161.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.03x = 607.14 × 161.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.03x = 97,937.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,937.75/405.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.80

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