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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.63, 648.63 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.63, 648.63 and 158.73 is: 237.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.63 : 648.63 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.63/648.63 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.63x = 648.63 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.63x = 102,955.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,955.05/432.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.97

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