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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.73, 649.30 and 158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.73, 649.30 and 158.92 is: 238.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.73 : 649.30 = 158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.73/649.30 = 158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.73x = 649.30 × 158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.73x = 103,186.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,186.76/432.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.46

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