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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.62, 651.52 and 160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.62, 651.52 and 160.52 is: 240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.62 : 651.52 = 160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.62/651.52 = 160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.62x = 651.52 × 160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.62x = 104,581.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,581.99/434.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.63

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