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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.11, 647.80 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.11, 647.80 and 158.04 is: 236.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.11 : 647.80 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.11/647.80 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.11x = 647.80 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.11x = 102,377.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,377.52/432.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.93

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