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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.60, 650.02 and 159.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.60, 650.02 and 159.61 is: 239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.60 : 650.02 = 159.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.60/650.02 = 159.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.60x = 650.02 × 159.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.60x = 103,749.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,749.69/433.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.28

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