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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.69, 630.73 and 160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.69, 630.73 and 160.65 is: 240.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.69 : 630.73 = 160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.69/630.73 = 160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.69x = 630.73 × 160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.69x = 101,326.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,326.98/420.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.86

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