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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.19, 651.26 and 160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.19, 651.26 and 160.26 is: 240.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.19 : 651.26 = 160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.19/651.26 = 160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.19x = 651.26 × 160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.19x = 104,366.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,366.87/434.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.37

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