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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.77, 647.96 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.77, 647.96 and 158.09 is: 237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.77 : 647.96 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.77/647.96 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.77x = 647.96 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.77x = 102,436.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,436.00/431.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.25

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