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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.66, 648.90 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.66, 648.90 and 158.88 is: 238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.66 : 648.90 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.66/648.90 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.66x = 648.90 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.66x = 103,097.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,097.23/432.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.29

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