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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.43, 651.91 and 160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.43, 651.91 and 160.72 is: 241.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.43 : 651.91 = 160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.43/651.91 = 160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.43x = 651.91 × 160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.43x = 104,773.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,773.47/434.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.17

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