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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.62, 652.22 and 160.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.62, 652.22 and 160.93 is: 241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.62 : 652.22 = 160.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.62/652.22 = 160.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.62x = 652.22 × 160.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.62x = 104,957.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,957.70/434.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.50

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