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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432, 647.70 and 158.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432, 647.70 and 158.05 is: 236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432 : 647.70 = 158.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432/647.70 = 158.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432x = 647.70 × 158.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432x = 102,369.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,369.20/432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.97

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