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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.72, 652.08 and 160.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.72, 652.08 and 160.81 is: 241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.72 : 652.08 = 160.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.72/652.08 = 160.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.72x = 652.08 × 160.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.72x = 104,864.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,864.02/434.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.22

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