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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.97, 648.12 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.97, 648.12 and 158.08 is: 237.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.97 : 648.12 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.97/648.12 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.97x = 648.12 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.97x = 102,451.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,451.57/431.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.18

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