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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.15, 651.06 and 156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.15, 651.06 and 156.44 is: 234.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.15 : 651.06 = 156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.15/651.06 = 156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.15x = 651.06 × 156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.15x = 101,848.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,848.57/434.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.59

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