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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.90, 649.43 and 158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.90, 649.43 and 158.98 is: 238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.90 : 649.43 = 158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.90/649.43 = 158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.90x = 649.43 × 158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.90x = 103,246.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,246.38/432.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.50

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