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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.70, 647.88 and 158.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.70, 647.88 and 158.05 is: 237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.70 : 647.88 = 158.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.70/647.88 = 158.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.70x = 647.88 × 158.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.70x = 102,397.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,397.43/431.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.20

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