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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.83, 649.34 and 158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.83, 649.34 and 158.93 is: 238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.83 : 649.34 = 158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.83/649.34 = 158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.83x = 649.34 × 158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.83x = 103,198.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,198.60/432.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.43

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