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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.20, 651.63 and 160.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.20, 651.63 and 160.55 is: 240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.20 : 651.63 = 160.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.20/651.63 = 160.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.20x = 651.63 × 160.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.20x = 104,619.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,619.20/434.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.95

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