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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.85, 647.61 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.85, 647.61 and 157.80 is: 236.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.85 : 647.61 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.85/647.61 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.85x = 647.61 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.85x = 102,192.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,192.86/431.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.64

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