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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.48, 651.97 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.48, 651.97 and 160.76 is: 241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.48 : 651.97 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.48/651.97 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.48x = 651.97 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.48x = 104,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,810.70/434.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.23

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