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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.91, 649.69 and 159.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.91, 649.69 and 159.07 is: 238.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.91 : 649.69 = 159.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.91/649.69 = 159.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.91x = 649.69 × 159.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.91x = 103,344.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,344.17/432.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.72

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