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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.11, 629.83 and 160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.11, 629.83 and 160.06 is: 239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.11 : 629.83 = 160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.11/629.83 = 160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.11x = 629.83 × 160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.11x = 100,806.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,806.64/420.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.96

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