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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.09, 651.12 and 156.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.09, 651.12 and 156.45 is: 234.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.09 : 651.12 = 156.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.09/651.12 = 156.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.09x = 651.12 × 156.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.09x = 101,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,867.72/434.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.67

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