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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.76, 648.56 and 158.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.76, 648.56 and 158.59 is: 237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.76 : 648.56 = 158.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.76/648.56 = 158.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.76x = 648.56 × 158.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.76x = 102,855.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,855.13/432.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.67

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