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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432, 647.60 and 158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432, 647.60 and 158.02 is: 236.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432 : 647.60 = 158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432/647.60 = 158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432x = 647.60 × 158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432x = 102,331.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,331.34/432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.88

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