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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.70, 648.54 and 158.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.70, 648.54 and 158.47 is: 237.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.70 : 648.54 = 158.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.70/648.54 = 158.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.70x = 648.54 × 158.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.70x = 102,772.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,772.51/432.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.52

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