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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.97, 647.82 and 158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.97, 647.82 and 158.06 is: 237.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.97 : 647.82 = 158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.97/647.82 = 158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.97x = 647.82 × 158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.97x = 102,391.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,391.19/431.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.03

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