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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.70, 650.71 and 159.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.70, 650.71 and 159.97 is: 240.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.70 : 650.71 = 159.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.70/650.71 = 159.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.70x = 650.71 × 159.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.70x = 104,094.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,094.08/433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.01

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