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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.07, 649.70 and 159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.07, 649.70 and 159.17 is: 238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.07 : 649.70 = 159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.07/649.70 = 159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.07x = 649.70 × 159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.07x = 103,409.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,409.90/433.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.78

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