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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.94, 652.52 and 161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.94, 652.52 and 161.11 is: 241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.94 : 652.52 = 161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.94/652.52 = 161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.94x = 652.52 × 161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.94x = 105,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,127.50/434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.71

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