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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.44, 630.56 and 160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.44, 630.56 and 160.47 is: 240.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.44 : 630.56 = 160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.44/630.56 = 160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.44x = 630.56 × 160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.44x = 101,186.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,186.36/420.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.67

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