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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.72, 650.90 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.72, 650.90 and 159.99 is: 240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.72 : 650.90 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.72/650.90 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.72x = 650.90 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.72x = 104,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,137.49/433.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.10

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