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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.93, 652.70 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.93, 652.70 and 161.06 is: 241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.93 : 652.70 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.93/652.70 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.93x = 652.70 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.93x = 105,121.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,121.00/434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.70

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