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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.70, 648.98 and 158.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.70, 648.98 and 158.65 is: 237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.70 : 648.98 = 158.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.70/648.98 = 158.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.70x = 648.98 × 158.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.70x = 102,960.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,960.68/432.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.95

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