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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.85, 651.03 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.85, 651.03 and 160.13 is: 240.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.85 : 651.03 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.85/651.03 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.85x = 651.03 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.85x = 104,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,251.06/433.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.29

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