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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.67, 647.49 and 157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.67, 647.49 and 157.77 is: 236.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.67 : 647.49 = 157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.67/647.49 = 157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.67x = 647.49 × 157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.67x = 102,154.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,154.50/431.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.65

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