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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.69, 650.40 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.69, 650.40 and 159.71 is: 239.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.69 : 650.40 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.69/650.40 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.69x = 650.40 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.69x = 103,871.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,871.53/433.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.51

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