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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.58, 650.45 and 159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.58, 650.45 and 159.87 is: 239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.58 : 650.45 = 159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.58/650.45 = 159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.58x = 650.45 × 159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.58x = 103,986.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,986.64/433.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.84

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