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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.83, 650.16 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.83, 650.16 and 159.66 is: 239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.83 : 650.16 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.83/650.16 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.83x = 650.16 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.83x = 103,803.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,803.75/433.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.28

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