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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.85, 648.87 and 158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.85, 648.87 and 158.87 is: 238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.85 : 648.87 = 158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.85/648.87 = 158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.85x = 648.87 × 158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.85x = 103,082.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,082.14/432.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.15

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