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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.99, 650.91 and 160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.99, 650.91 and 160.06 is: 240.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.99 : 650.91 = 160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.99/650.91 = 160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.99x = 650.91 × 160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.99x = 104,183.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,183.03/433.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.06

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