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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.55, 650.34 and 159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.55, 650.34 and 159.64 is: 239.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.55 : 650.34 = 159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.55/650.34 = 159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.55x = 650.34 × 159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.55x = 103,818.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,818.65/433.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.46

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