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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.07, 647.93 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.07, 647.93 and 158.09 is: 237.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.07 : 647.93 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.07/647.93 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.07x = 647.93 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.07x = 102,428.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,428.41/432.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.07

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