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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.35, 651.76 and 160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.35, 651.76 and 160.40 is: 240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.35 : 651.76 = 160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.35/651.76 = 160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.35x = 651.76 × 160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.35x = 104,542.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,542.30/434.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.69

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