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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.42, 648.56 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.42, 648.56 and 158.52 is: 237.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.42 : 648.56 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.42/648.56 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.42x = 648.56 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.42x = 102,809.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,809.73/432.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.75

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