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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.98, 650.55 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.98, 650.55 and 159.99 is: 239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.98 : 650.55 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.98/650.55 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.98x = 650.55 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.98x = 104,081.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,081.49/433.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.83

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