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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.40, 651.50 and 160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.40, 651.50 and 160.53 is: 240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.40 : 651.50 = 160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.40/651.50 = 160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.40x = 651.50 × 160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.40x = 104,581.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,581.23/434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.75

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