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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.99, 650.88 and 160.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.99, 650.88 and 160.21 is: 240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.99 : 650.88 = 160.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.99/650.88 = 160.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.99x = 650.88 × 160.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.99x = 104,277.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,277.48/433.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.28

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