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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.70, 649.05 and 158.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.70, 649.05 and 158.79 is: 238.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.70 : 649.05 = 158.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.70/649.05 = 158.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.70x = 649.05 × 158.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.70x = 103,062.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,062.65/432.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.19

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