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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.81, 652.31 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.81, 652.31 and 160.92 is: 241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.81 : 652.31 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.81/652.31 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.81x = 652.31 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.81x = 104,969.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,969.73/434.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.42

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