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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.09, 648.26 and 158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.09, 648.26 and 158.20 is: 237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.09 : 648.26 = 158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.09/648.26 = 158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.09x = 648.26 × 158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.09x = 102,554.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,554.73/432.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.35

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