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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.81, 649.50 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.81, 649.50 and 158.94 is: 238.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.81 : 649.50 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.81/649.50 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.81x = 649.50 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.81x = 103,231.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,231.53/432.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.51

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