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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.53, 650.31 and 159.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.53, 650.31 and 159.69 is: 239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.53 : 650.31 = 159.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.53/650.31 = 159.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.53x = 650.31 × 159.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.53x = 103,848.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,848.00/433.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.54

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