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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.44, 651.72 and 160.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.44, 651.72 and 160.51 is: 240.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.44 : 651.72 = 160.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.44/651.72 = 160.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.44x = 651.72 × 160.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.44x = 104,607.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,607.58/434.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.79

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