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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.42, 650.03 and 159.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.42, 650.03 and 159.43 is: 239.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.42 : 650.03 = 159.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.42/650.03 = 159.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.42x = 650.03 × 159.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.42x = 103,634.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,634.28/433.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.11

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