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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.70, 652.07 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.70, 652.07 and 160.86 is: 241.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.70 : 652.07 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.70/652.07 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.70x = 652.07 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.70x = 104,891.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,891.18/434.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.30

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