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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.35, 651.06 and 160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.35, 651.06 and 160.26 is: 240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.35 : 651.06 = 160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.35/651.06 = 160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.35x = 651.06 × 160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.35x = 104,340.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,340.90/434.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.22

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