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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.40, 651.51 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.40, 651.51 and 160.50 is: 240.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.40 : 651.51 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.40/651.51 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.40x = 651.51 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.40x = 104,567.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,567.36/434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.72

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