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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.49, 647.10 and 157.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.49, 647.10 and 157.53 is: 236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.49 : 647.10 = 157.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.49/647.10 = 157.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.49x = 647.10 × 157.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.49x = 101,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,937.66/431.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.25

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