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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.87, 652.24 and 110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.87, 652.24 and 110.21 is: 165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.87 : 652.24 = 110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.87/652.24 = 110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.87x = 652.24 × 110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.87x = 71,884.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,884.73/434.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.30

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