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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.75, 648.74 and 158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.75, 648.74 and 158.78 is: 238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.75 : 648.74 = 158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.75/648.74 = 158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.75x = 648.74 × 158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.75x = 103,007.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,007.77/432.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.03

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