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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.91, 649.35 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.91, 649.35 and 108.27 is: 162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.91 : 649.35 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.91/649.35 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.91x = 649.35 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.91x = 70,305.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,305.53/432.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.40

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