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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.70, 651.47 and 160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.70, 651.47 and 160.54 is: 240.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.70 : 651.47 = 160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.70/651.47 = 160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.70x = 651.47 × 160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.70x = 104,585.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,585.77/434.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.59

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