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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.34, 647.73 and 158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.34, 647.73 and 158.25 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.34 : 647.73 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.34/647.73 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.34x = 647.73 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.34x = 102,503.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,503.27/432.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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