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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.93, 652.39 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.93, 652.39 and 105.86 is: 158.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.93 : 652.39 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.93/652.39 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.93x = 652.39 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.93x = 69,064.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,064.71/434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.80

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