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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.51, 630.67 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.51, 630.67 and 160.41 is: 240.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.51 : 630.67 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.51/630.67 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.51x = 630.67 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.51x = 101,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,167.36/420.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.58

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