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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.07, 651.11 and 160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.07, 651.11 and 160.07 is: 240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.07 : 651.11 = 160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.07/651.11 = 160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.07x = 651.11 × 160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.07x = 104,219.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,219.12/434.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.10

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