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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.72, 652.16 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.72, 652.16 and 161 is: 241.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.72 : 652.16 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.72/652.16 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.72x = 652.16 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.72x = 104,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,997.76/434.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.53

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