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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.30, 630.21 and 160.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.30, 630.21 and 160.29 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.30 : 630.21 = 160.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.30/630.21 = 160.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.30x = 630.21 × 160.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.30x = 101,016.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,016.36/420.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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