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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.84, 647.59 and 157.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.84, 647.59 and 157.87 is: 236.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.84 : 647.59 = 157.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.84/647.59 = 157.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.84x = 647.59 × 157.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.84x = 102,231.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,231.66/431.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.74

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