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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.26, 646.73 and 157.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.26, 646.73 and 157.29 is: 235.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.26 : 646.73 = 157.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.26/646.73 = 157.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.26x = 646.73 × 157.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.26x = 101,721.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,721.54/431.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.87

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