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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.37, 648.61 and 158.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.37, 648.61 and 158.59 is: 237.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.37 : 648.61 = 158.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.37/648.61 = 158.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.37x = 648.61 × 158.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.37x = 102,863.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,863.06/432.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.91

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