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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.26, 648.55 and 158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.26, 648.55 and 158.54 is: 237.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.26 : 648.55 = 158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.26/648.55 = 158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.26x = 648.55 × 158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.26x = 102,817.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,817.87/432.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.86

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