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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.47, 648.97 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.47, 648.97 and 158.56 is: 237.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.47 : 648.97 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.47/648.97 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.47x = 648.97 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.47x = 102,898.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,898.66/432.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.93

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