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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.96, 650.97 and 160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.96, 650.97 and 160.07 is: 240.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.96 : 650.97 = 160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.96/650.97 = 160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.96x = 650.97 × 160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.96x = 104,198.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,198.54/433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.11

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