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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.82, 649.57 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.82, 649.57 and 159.18 is: 238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.82 : 649.57 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.82/649.57 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.82x = 649.57 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.82x = 103,398.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,398.55/432.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.90

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