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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.81, 651.60 and 160.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.81, 651.60 and 160.63 is: 240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.81 : 651.60 = 160.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.81/651.60 = 160.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.81x = 651.60 × 160.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.81x = 104,664.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,664.88/434.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.71

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