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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.03, 630.15 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.03, 630.15 and 160.04 is: 240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.03 : 630.15 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.03/630.15 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.03x = 630.15 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.03x = 100,845.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,845.46/420.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.09

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