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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.38, 607.80 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.38, 607.80 and 161.60 is: 242.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.38 : 607.80 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.38/607.80 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.38x = 607.80 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.38x = 98,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,220.48/405.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.29

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