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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.76, 650.73 and 159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.76, 650.73 and 159.87 is: 239.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.76 : 650.73 = 159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.76/650.73 = 159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.76x = 650.73 × 159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.76x = 104,035.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,035.24/433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.85

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