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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.92, 647.70 and 157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.92, 647.70 and 157.96 is: 236.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.92 : 647.70 = 157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.92/647.70 = 157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.92x = 647.70 × 157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.92x = 102,310.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,310.69/431.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.87

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