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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.04, 753.06 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.04, 753.06 and 160.04 is: 240.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.04 : 753.06 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.04/753.06 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.04x = 753.06 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.04x = 120,519.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,519.72/502.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.06

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