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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.10, 651.11 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.10, 651.11 and 160.17 is: 240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.10 : 651.11 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.10/651.11 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.10x = 651.11 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.10x = 104,285.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,285.05/434.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.23

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