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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.88, 652.58 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.88, 652.58 and 161.16 is: 241.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.88 : 652.58 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.88/652.58 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.88x = 652.58 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.88x = 105,168.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,168.99/434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.83

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