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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.87, 652.56 and 161.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.87, 652.56 and 161.15 is: 241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.87 : 652.56 = 161.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.87/652.56 = 161.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.87x = 652.56 × 161.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.87x = 105,160.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,160.04/434.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.82

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