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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.96, 652.53 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.96, 652.53 and 161.04 is: 241.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.96 : 652.53 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.96/652.53 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.96x = 652.53 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.96x = 105,083.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,083.43/434.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.60

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