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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.21, 650.73 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.21, 650.73 and 160.04 is: 239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.21 : 650.73 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.21/650.73 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.21x = 650.73 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.21x = 104,142.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,142.83/434.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.84

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