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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.03, 649.36 and 169.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.03, 649.36 and 169.45 is: 254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.03 : 649.36 = 169.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.03/649.36 = 169.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.03x = 649.36 × 169.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.03x = 110,034.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,034.05/433.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.10

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