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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.91, 649.43 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.91, 649.43 and 159.04 is: 238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.91 : 649.43 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.91/649.43 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.91x = 649.43 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.91x = 103,284.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,284.55/432.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.58

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