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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.24, 651.37 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.24, 651.37 and 160.41 is: 240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.24 : 651.37 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.24/651.37 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.24x = 651.37 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.24x = 104,486.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,486.26/434.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.62

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