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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.51, 649.05 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.51, 649.05 and 158.68 is: 238.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.51 : 649.05 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.51/649.05 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.51x = 649.05 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.51x = 102,991.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,991.25/432.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.12

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