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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.13, 646.74 and 157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.13, 646.74 and 157.16 is: 235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.13 : 646.74 = 157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.13/646.74 = 157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.13x = 646.74 × 157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.13x = 101,638.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,638.42/431.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.75

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