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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.92, 650.77 and 159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.92, 650.77 and 159.94 is: 239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.92 : 650.77 = 159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.92/650.77 = 159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.92x = 650.77 × 159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.92x = 104,084.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,084.15/433.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.87

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