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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.57, 651.94 and 160.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.57, 651.94 and 160.66 is: 241.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.57 : 651.94 = 160.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.57/651.94 = 160.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.57x = 651.94 × 160.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.57x = 104,740.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,740.68/434.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.02

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