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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.20, 650.72 and 160.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.20, 650.72 and 160.03 is: 239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.20 : 650.72 = 160.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.20/650.72 = 160.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.20x = 650.72 × 160.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.20x = 104,134.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,134.72/434.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.83

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