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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.68, 650.48 and 159.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.68, 650.48 and 159.78 is: 239.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.68 : 650.48 = 159.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.68/650.48 = 159.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.68x = 650.48 × 159.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.68x = 103,933.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,933.69/433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.66

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