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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432, 647.96 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432, 647.96 and 158.04 is: 237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432 : 647.96 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432/647.96 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432x = 647.96 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432x = 102,403.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,403.60/432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.05

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