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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.72, 651.67 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.72, 651.67 and 160.74 is: 240.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.72 : 651.67 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.72/651.67 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.72x = 651.67 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.72x = 104,749.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,749.03/434.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.96

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