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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.95, 651.26 and 160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.95, 651.26 and 160.30 is: 240.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.95 : 651.26 = 160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.95/651.26 = 160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.95x = 651.26 × 160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.95x = 104,396.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,396.98/433.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.57

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