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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.14, 646.54 and 157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.14, 646.54 and 157.16 is: 235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.14 : 646.54 = 157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.14/646.54 = 157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.14x = 646.54 × 157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.14x = 101,610.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,610.23/431.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.68

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