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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.68, 652.07 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.68, 652.07 and 160.70 is: 241.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.68 : 652.07 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.68/652.07 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.68x = 652.07 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.68x = 104,784.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,784.79/434.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.06

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