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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.92, 649.28 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.92, 649.28 and 158.94 is: 238.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.92 : 649.28 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.92/649.28 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.92x = 649.28 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.92x = 103,195.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,195.77/432.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.37

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