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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.10, 630.40 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.10, 630.40 and 160.13 is: 240.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.10 : 630.40 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.10/630.40 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.10x = 630.40 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.10x = 100,945.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,945.95/420.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.29

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