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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.42, 610.88 and 160.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.42, 610.88 and 160.33 is: 240.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.42 : 610.88 = 160.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.42/610.88 = 160.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.42x = 610.88 × 160.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.42x = 97,939.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,939.34/407.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.39

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