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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.56, 647.12 and 157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.56, 647.12 and 157.60 is: 236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.56 : 647.12 = 157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.56/647.12 = 157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.56x = 647.12 × 157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.56x = 101,986.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,986.11/431.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.32

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