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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.76, 647.80 and 158.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.76, 647.80 and 158.03 is: 237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.76 : 647.80 = 158.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.76/647.80 = 158.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.76x = 647.80 × 158.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.76x = 102,374.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,374.27/431.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.11

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