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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.64, 652.02 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.64, 652.02 and 160.68 is: 241.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.64 : 652.02 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.64/652.02 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.64x = 652.02 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.64x = 104,766.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,766.57/434.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.04

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