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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.33, 650.90 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.33, 650.90 and 160.16 is: 240.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.33 : 650.90 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.33/650.90 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.33x = 650.90 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.33x = 104,248.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,248.14/434.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.02

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