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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.98, 650.97 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.98, 650.97 and 160.08 is: 240.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.98 : 650.97 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.98/650.97 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.98x = 650.97 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.98x = 104,207.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,207.28/433.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.12

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