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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.16, 651.29 and 160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.16, 651.29 and 160.25 is: 240.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.16 : 651.29 = 160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.16/651.29 = 160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.16x = 651.29 × 160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.16x = 104,371.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,371.25/434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.40

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