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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.70, 650.54 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.70, 650.54 and 159.80 is: 239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.70 : 650.54 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.70/650.54 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.70x = 650.54 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.70x = 103,956.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,956.29/433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.70

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