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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.36, 651.18 and 160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.36, 651.18 and 160.40 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.36 : 651.18 = 160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.36/651.18 = 160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.36x = 651.18 × 160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.36x = 104,449.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,449.27/434.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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