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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.97, 652.80 and 161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.97, 652.80 and 161.25 is: 242.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.97 : 652.80 = 161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.97/652.80 = 161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.97x = 652.80 × 161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.97x = 105,264.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,264.00/434.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.00

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