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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.87, 650.77 and 159.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.87, 650.77 and 159.95 is: 239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.87 : 650.77 = 159.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.87/650.77 = 159.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.87x = 650.77 × 159.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.87x = 104,090.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,090.66/433.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.91

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