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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.90, 647.66 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.90, 647.66 and 157.92 is: 236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.90 : 647.66 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.90/647.66 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.90x = 647.66 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.90x = 102,278.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,278.47/431.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.81

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