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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.74, 648.90 and 158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.74, 648.90 and 158.84 is: 238.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.74 : 648.90 = 158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.74/648.90 = 158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.74x = 648.90 × 158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.74x = 103,071.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,071.28/432.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.18

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