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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.27, 648.45 and 158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.27, 648.45 and 158.54 is: 237.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.27 : 648.45 = 158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.27/648.45 = 158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.27x = 648.45 × 158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.27x = 102,802.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,802.02/432.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.82

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