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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.94, 652.65 and 161.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.94, 652.65 and 161.21 is: 241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.94 : 652.65 = 161.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.94/652.65 = 161.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.94x = 652.65 × 161.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.94x = 105,214.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,214.73/434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.91

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