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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.95, 652.32 and 161.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.95, 652.32 and 161.03 is: 241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.95 : 652.32 = 161.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.95/652.32 = 161.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.95x = 652.32 × 161.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.95x = 105,044.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,044.72/434.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.51

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