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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.17, 629.90 and 160.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.17, 629.90 and 160.03 is: 239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.17 : 629.90 = 160.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.17/629.90 = 160.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.17x = 629.90 × 160.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.17x = 100,802.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,802.90/420.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.91

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