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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.65, 650.08 and 159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.65, 650.08 and 159.55 is: 239.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.65 : 650.08 = 159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.65/650.08 = 159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.65x = 650.08 × 159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.65x = 103,720.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,720.26/433.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.18

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