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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.69, 646.83 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.69, 646.83 and 157.64 is: 236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.69 : 646.83 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.69/646.83 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.69x = 646.83 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.69x = 101,963.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,963.05/431.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.20

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