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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.84, 650.36 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.84, 650.36 and 159.76 is: 239.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.84 : 650.36 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.84/650.36 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.84x = 650.36 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.84x = 103,901.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,901.51/433.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.49

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