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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.58, 648.96 and 158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.58, 648.96 and 158.66 is: 238.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.58 : 648.96 = 158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.58/648.96 = 158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.58x = 648.96 × 158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.58x = 102,963.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,963.99/432.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.02

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