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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.26, 630.25 and 160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.26, 630.25 and 160.06 is: 240.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.26 : 630.25 = 160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.26/630.25 = 160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.26x = 630.25 × 160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.26x = 100,877.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,877.02/420.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.04

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