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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.34, 651.40 and 160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.34, 651.40 and 160.46 is: 240.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.34 : 651.40 = 160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.34/651.40 = 160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.34x = 651.40 × 160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.34x = 104,523.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,523.64/434.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.65

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