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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.63, 651.51 and 160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.63, 651.51 and 160.53 is: 240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.63 : 651.51 = 160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.63/651.51 = 160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.63x = 651.51 × 160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.63x = 104,588.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,588.12/434.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.64

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