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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.63, 651.80 and 160.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.63, 651.80 and 160.67 is: 240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.63 : 651.80 = 160.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.63/651.80 = 160.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.63x = 651.80 × 160.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.63x = 104,726.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,726.74/434.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.95

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