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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.64, 611.44 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.64, 611.44 and 160.86 is: 241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.64 : 611.44 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.64/611.44 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.64x = 611.44 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.64x = 98,356.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,356.24/407.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.28

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