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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.93, 647.31 and 157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.93, 647.31 and 157.76 is: 236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.93 : 647.31 = 157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.93/647.31 = 157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.93x = 647.31 × 157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.93x = 102,116.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,116.39/431.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.42

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