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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.16, 648.10 and 158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.16, 648.10 and 158.19 is: 237.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.16 : 648.10 = 158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.16/648.10 = 158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.16x = 648.10 × 158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.16x = 102,520.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,520.71/432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.23

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