Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432, 648 and 158.10
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 432, 648 and 158.10 is: 237.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432 : 648 = 158.10 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432/648 = 158.10/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432x = 648 × 158.10 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432x = 102,448.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,448.80/432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237.15
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