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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.92, 652.35 and 160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.92, 652.35 and 160.96 is: 241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.92 : 652.35 = 160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.92/652.35 = 160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.92x = 652.35 × 160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.92x = 105,002.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,002.26/434.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.43

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