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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.65, 649.04 and 158.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.65, 649.04 and 158.71 is: 238.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.65 : 649.04 = 158.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.65/649.04 = 158.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.65x = 649.04 × 158.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.65x = 103,009.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,009.16/432.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.09

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