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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433, 649.34 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433, 649.34 and 159.04 is: 238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433 : 649.34 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433/649.34 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433x = 649.34 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433x = 103,271.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,271.03/433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.50

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