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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434, 651.08 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434, 651.08 and 160.48 is: 240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434 : 651.08 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434/651.08 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434x = 651.08 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434x = 104,485.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,485.32/434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.75

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