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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.17, 648.15 and 158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.17, 648.15 and 158.19 is: 237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.17 : 648.15 = 158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.17/648.15 = 158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.17x = 648.15 × 158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.17x = 102,530.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,530.85/432.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.25

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