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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.80, 652.14 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.80, 652.14 and 160.83 is: 241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.80 : 652.14 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.80/652.14 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.80x = 652.14 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.80x = 104,883.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,883.68/434.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.22

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