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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.70, 650.04 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.70, 650.04 and 159.47 is: 239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.70 : 650.04 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.70/650.04 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.70x = 650.04 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.70x = 103,661.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,661.88/433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.02

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