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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.08, 629.93 and 160.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.08, 629.93 and 160.00 is: 239.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.08 : 629.93 = 160.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.08/629.93 = 160.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.08x = 629.93 × 160.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.08x = 100,787.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,787.63/420.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.93

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