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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.56, 630.80 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.56, 630.80 and 160.56 is: 240.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.56 : 630.80 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.56/630.80 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.56x = 630.80 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.56x = 101,281.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,281.25/420.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.82

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