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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.16, 650.84 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.16, 650.84 and 160.18 is: 240.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.16 : 650.84 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.16/650.84 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.16x = 650.84 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.16x = 104,249.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,249.12/434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.12

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