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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.71, 647.74 and 157.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.71, 647.74 and 157.83 is: 236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.71 : 647.74 = 157.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.71/647.74 = 157.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.71x = 647.74 × 157.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.71x = 102,232.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,232.80/431.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.81

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