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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.68, 651.95 and 160.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.68, 651.95 and 160.77 is: 241.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.68 : 651.95 = 160.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.68/651.95 = 160.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.68x = 651.95 × 160.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.68x = 104,810.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,810.74/434.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.12

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