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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.98, 649.48 and 108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.98, 649.48 and 108.34 is: 162.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.98 : 649.48 = 108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.98/649.48 = 108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.98x = 649.48 × 108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.98x = 70,364.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,364.66/432.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.51

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