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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.61, 647.37 and 157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.61, 647.37 and 157.74 is: 236.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.61 : 647.37 = 157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.61/647.37 = 157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.61x = 647.37 × 157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.61x = 102,113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,113.72/431.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.59

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