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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.45, 651.67 and 160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.45, 651.67 and 160.43 is: 240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.45 : 651.67 = 160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.45/651.67 = 160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.45x = 651.67 × 160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.45x = 104,547.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,547.42/434.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.64

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