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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.01, 647.94 and 158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.01, 647.94 and 158.11 is: 237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.01 : 647.94 = 158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.01/647.94 = 158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.01x = 647.94 × 158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.01x = 102,442.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,442.16/432.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.13

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