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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.59, 649.91 and 159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.59, 649.91 and 159.45 is: 238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.59 : 649.91 = 159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.59/649.91 = 159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.59x = 649.91 × 159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.59x = 103,624.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,624.10/433.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.99

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