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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.07, 650.52 and 159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.07, 650.52 and 159.90 is: 239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.07 : 650.52 = 159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.07/650.52 = 159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.07x = 650.52 × 159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.07x = 104,018.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,018.15/434.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.63

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