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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.63, 625.21 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.63, 625.21 and 160.13 is: 240.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.63 : 625.21 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.63/625.21 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.63x = 625.21 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.63x = 100,111.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,111.75/416.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.29

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