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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.89, 652.40 and 160.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.89, 652.40 and 160.97 is: 241.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.89 : 652.40 = 160.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.89/652.40 = 160.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.89x = 652.40 × 160.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.89x = 105,013.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,013.97/434.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.47

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