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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.25, 651.38 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.25, 651.38 and 160.16 is: 240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.25 : 651.38 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.25/651.38 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.25x = 651.38 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.25x = 104,320.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,320.96/434.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.23

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