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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.53, 648.80 and 158.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.53, 648.80 and 158.65 is: 237.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.53 : 648.80 = 158.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.53/648.80 = 158.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.53x = 648.80 × 158.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.53x = 102,932.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,932.12/432.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.98

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