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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.13, 610.74 and 160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.13, 610.74 and 160.49 is: 240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.13 : 610.74 = 160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.13/610.74 = 160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.13x = 610.74 × 160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.13x = 98,014.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,014.61/407.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.75

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