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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.80, 652.29 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.80, 652.29 and 160.89 is: 241.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.80 : 652.29 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.80/652.29 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.80x = 652.29 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.80x = 104,943.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,943.89/434.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.36

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