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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.48, 650.06 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.48, 650.06 and 159.50 is: 239.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.48 : 650.06 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.48/650.06 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.48x = 650.06 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.48x = 103,681.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,681.72/433.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.19

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