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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.54, 650.54 and 159.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.54, 650.54 and 159.59 is: 239.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.54 : 650.54 = 159.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.54/650.54 = 159.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.54x = 650.54 × 159.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.54x = 103,819.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,819.26/433.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.47

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