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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.23, 651.28 and 160.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.23, 651.28 and 160.45 is: 240.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.23 : 651.28 = 160.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.23/651.28 = 160.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.23x = 651.28 × 160.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.23x = 104,497.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,497.07/434.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.65

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