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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.80, 648.99 and 158.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.80, 648.99 and 158.71 is: 237.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.80 : 648.99 = 158.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.80/648.99 = 158.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.80x = 648.99 × 158.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.80x = 103,001.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,001.20/432.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.99

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