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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.98, 630.03 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.98, 630.03 and 160.08 is: 240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.98 : 630.03 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.98/630.03 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.98x = 630.03 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.98x = 100,855.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,855.20/419.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.14

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