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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.46, 648.57 and 158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.46, 648.57 and 158.55 is: 237.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.46 : 648.57 = 158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.46/648.57 = 158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.46x = 648.57 × 158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.46x = 102,830.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,830.38/432.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.78

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