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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.12, 651.47 and 160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.12, 651.47 and 160.43 is: 240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.12 : 651.47 = 160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.12/651.47 = 160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.12x = 651.47 × 160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.12x = 104,511.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,511.27/434.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.75

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