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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.81, 647.42 and 157.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.81, 647.42 and 157.86 is: 236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.81 : 647.42 = 157.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.81/647.42 = 157.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.81x = 647.42 × 157.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.81x = 102,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,201.72/431.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.68

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