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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.59, 649.99 and 159.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.59, 649.99 and 159.49 is: 239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.59 : 649.99 = 159.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.59/649.99 = 159.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.59x = 649.99 × 159.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.59x = 103,666.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,666.91/433.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.09

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