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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.02, 651.01 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.02, 651.01 and 160.11 is: 240.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.02 : 651.01 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.02/651.01 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.02x = 651.01 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.02x = 104,233.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,233.21/434.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.16

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