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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.10, 649.64 and 159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.10, 649.64 and 159.08 is: 238.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.10 : 649.64 = 159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.10/649.64 = 159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.10x = 649.64 × 159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.10x = 103,341.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,341.88/433.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.61

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