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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.18, 650.06 and 159.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.18, 650.06 and 159.49 is: 239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.18 : 650.06 = 159.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.18/650.06 = 159.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.18x = 650.06 × 159.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.18x = 103,676.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,676.24/433.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.34

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