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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.50, 650.34 and 159.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.50, 650.34 and 159.61 is: 239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.50 : 650.34 = 159.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.50/650.34 = 159.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.50x = 650.34 × 159.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.50x = 103,796.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,796.72/433.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.44

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