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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.65, 651.58 and 160.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.65, 651.58 and 160.55 is: 240.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.65 : 651.58 = 160.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.65/651.58 = 160.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.65x = 651.58 × 160.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.65x = 104,611.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,611.17/434.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.68

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