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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.70, 650.88 and 160.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.70, 650.88 and 160.05 is: 240.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.70 : 650.88 = 160.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.70/650.88 = 160.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.70x = 650.88 × 160.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.70x = 104,173.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,173.34/433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.20

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