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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.14, 650.68 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.14, 650.68 and 159.93 is: 239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.14 : 650.68 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.14/650.68 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.14x = 650.68 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.14x = 104,065.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,065.58/434.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.70

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