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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.87, 649.29 and 158.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.87, 649.29 and 158.95 is: 238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.87 : 649.29 = 158.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.87/649.29 = 158.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.87x = 649.29 × 158.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.87x = 103,206.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,206.67/432.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.43

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