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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.62, 647.36 and 157.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.62, 647.36 and 157.72 is: 236.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.62 : 647.36 = 157.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.62/647.36 = 157.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.62x = 647.36 × 157.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.62x = 102,101.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,101.62/431.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.55

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