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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.20, 650.90 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.20, 650.90 and 160.14 is: 240.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.20 : 650.90 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.20/650.90 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.20x = 650.90 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.20x = 104,235.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,235.13/434.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.06

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