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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.68, 650.50 and 159.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.68, 650.50 and 159.75 is: 239.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.68 : 650.50 = 159.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.68/650.50 = 159.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.68x = 650.50 × 159.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.68x = 103,917.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,917.38/433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.62

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