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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.40, 649.92 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.40, 649.92 and 159.40 is: 239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.40 : 649.92 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.40/649.92 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.40x = 649.92 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.40x = 103,597.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,597.25/433.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.03

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