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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.29, 651.02 and 160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.29, 651.02 and 160.30 is: 240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.29 : 651.02 = 160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.29/651.02 = 160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.29x = 651.02 × 160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.29x = 104,360.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,360.53/434.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.30

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