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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.72, 650.66 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.72, 650.66 and 159.80 is: 239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.72 : 650.66 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.72/650.66 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.72x = 650.66 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.72x = 103,975.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,975.47/433.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.73

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