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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.85, 651.86 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.85, 651.86 and 160.74 is: 240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.85 : 651.86 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.85/651.86 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.85x = 651.86 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.85x = 104,779.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,779.17/434.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.95

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