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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.07, 650.93 and 160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.07, 650.93 and 160.07 is: 240.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.07 : 650.93 = 160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.07/650.93 = 160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.07x = 650.93 × 160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.07x = 104,190.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,190.31/434.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.03

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