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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.14, 649.72 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.14, 649.72 and 108.52 is: 162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.14 : 649.72 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.14/649.72 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.14x = 649.72 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.14x = 70,507.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,507.61/433.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.78

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