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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.32, 651.43 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.32, 651.43 and 160.32 is: 240.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.32 : 651.43 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.32/651.43 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.32x = 651.43 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.32x = 104,437.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,437.26/434.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.46

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