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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.10, 650.69 and 160.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.10, 650.69 and 160.01 is: 239.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.10 : 650.69 = 160.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.10/650.69 = 160.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.10x = 650.69 × 160.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.10x = 104,118.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,118.33/434.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.85

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