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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.96, 650.96 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.96, 650.96 and 160.04 is: 240.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.96 : 650.96 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.96/650.96 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.96x = 650.96 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.96x = 104,179.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,179.64/433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.07

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