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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.80, 652.23 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.80, 652.23 and 160.91 is: 241.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.80 : 652.23 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.80/652.23 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.80x = 652.23 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.80x = 104,950.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,950.33/434.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.38

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