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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.61, 647.04 and 157.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.61, 647.04 and 157.54 is: 236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.61 : 647.04 = 157.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.61/647.04 = 157.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.61x = 647.04 × 157.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.61x = 101,933.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,933.65/431.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.17

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