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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.79, 652.22 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.79, 652.22 and 110.16 is: 165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.79 : 652.22 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.79/652.22 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.79x = 652.22 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.79x = 71,846.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,846.28/434.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.24

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