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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.14, 648.13 and 158.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.14, 648.13 and 158.23 is: 237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.14 : 648.13 = 158.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.14/648.13 = 158.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.14x = 648.13 × 158.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.14x = 102,552.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,552.82/432.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.32

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