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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.52, 650.34 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.52, 650.34 and 159.99 is: 240.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.52 : 650.34 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.52/650.34 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.52x = 650.34 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.52x = 104,047.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,047.90/433.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.01

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