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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.26, 650.05 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.26, 650.05 and 159.54 is: 239.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.26 : 650.05 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.26/650.05 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.26x = 650.05 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.26x = 103,708.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,708.98/433.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.37

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