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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.98, 652.08 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.98, 652.08 and 160.86 is: 241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.98 : 652.08 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.98/652.08 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.98x = 652.08 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.98x = 104,893.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,893.59/434.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.15

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