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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.38, 651.66 and 160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.38, 651.66 and 160.49 is: 240.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.38 : 651.66 = 160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.38/651.66 = 160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.38x = 651.66 × 160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.38x = 104,587.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,587.08/434.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.77

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