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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.69, 650.51 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.69, 650.51 and 159.76 is: 239.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.69 : 650.51 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.69/650.51 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.69x = 650.51 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.69x = 103,921.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,921.43/433.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.62

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