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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.66, 651.78 and 160.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.66, 651.78 and 160.61 is: 240.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.66 : 651.78 = 160.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.66/651.78 = 160.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.66x = 651.78 × 160.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.66x = 104,679.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,679.13/434.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.83

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