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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.89, 649.34 and 158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.89, 649.34 and 158.81 is: 238.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.89 : 649.34 = 158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.89/649.34 = 158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.89x = 649.34 × 158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.89x = 103,118.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,118.24/432.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.21

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