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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.15, 648.29 and 158.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.15, 648.29 and 158.21 is: 237.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.15 : 648.29 = 158.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.15/648.29 = 158.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.15x = 648.29 × 158.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.15x = 102,565.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,565.96/432.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.34

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