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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.59, 648.71 and 158.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.59, 648.71 and 158.62 is: 237.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.59 : 648.71 = 158.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.59/648.71 = 158.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.59x = 648.71 × 158.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.59x = 102,897.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,897.15/432.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.86

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