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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.49, 651.63 and 160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.49, 651.63 and 160.71 is: 241.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.49 : 651.63 = 160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.49/651.63 = 160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.49x = 651.63 × 160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.49x = 104,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,723.46/434.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.03

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