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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.74, 650.80 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.74, 650.80 and 159.92 is: 239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.74 : 650.80 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.74/650.80 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.74x = 650.80 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.74x = 104,075.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,075.94/433.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.95

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