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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.73, 650.63 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.73, 650.63 and 159.86 is: 239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.73 : 650.63 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.73/650.63 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.73x = 650.63 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.73x = 104,009.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,009.71/433.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.80

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