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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.56, 651.81 and 160.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.56, 651.81 and 160.57 is: 240.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.56 : 651.81 = 160.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.56/651.81 = 160.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.56x = 651.81 × 160.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.56x = 104,661.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,661.13/434.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.84

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