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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.39, 651.06 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.39, 651.06 and 160.31 is: 240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.39 : 651.06 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.39/651.06 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.39x = 651.06 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.39x = 104,373.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,373.06/434.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.28

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