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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.40, 651.54 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.40, 651.54 and 160.44 is: 240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.40 : 651.54 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.40/651.54 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.40x = 651.54 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.40x = 104,533.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,533.90/434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.64

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