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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.93, 649.50 and 159.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.93, 649.50 and 159.03 is: 238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.93 : 649.50 = 159.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.93/649.50 = 159.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.93x = 649.50 × 159.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.93x = 103,289.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,289.99/432.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.58

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