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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.68, 651.81 and 160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.68, 651.81 and 160.90 is: 241.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.68 : 651.81 = 160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.68/651.81 = 160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.68x = 651.81 × 160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.68x = 104,876.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,876.23/434.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.27

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