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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.31, 651.45 and 167.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.31, 651.45 and 167.21 is: 250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.31 : 651.45 = 167.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.31/651.45 = 167.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.31x = 651.45 × 167.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.31x = 108,925.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,925.70/434.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.80

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