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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.83, 650.79 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.83, 650.79 and 159.93 is: 239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.83 : 650.79 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.83/650.79 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.83x = 650.79 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.83x = 104,080.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,080.84/433.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.91

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