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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.27, 651.08 and 160.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.27, 651.08 and 160.29 is: 240.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.27 : 651.08 = 160.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.27/651.08 = 160.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.27x = 651.08 × 160.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.27x = 104,360.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,360.81/434.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.32

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