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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.09, 648.06 and 158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.09, 648.06 and 158.18 is: 237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.09 : 648.06 = 158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.09/648.06 = 158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.09x = 648.06 × 158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.09x = 102,510.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,510.13/432.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.24

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