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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.39, 646.67 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.39, 646.67 and 157.34 is: 235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.39 : 646.67 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.39/646.67 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.39x = 646.67 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.39x = 101,743.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,743.04/431.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.85

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