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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.18, 647.69 and 158.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.18, 647.69 and 158.00 is: 236.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.18 : 647.69 = 158.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.18/647.69 = 158.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.18x = 647.69 × 158.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.18x = 102,335.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,335.85/432.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.79

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