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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.98, 649.54 and 159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.98, 649.54 and 159.25 is: 238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.98 : 649.54 = 159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.98/649.54 = 159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.98x = 649.54 × 159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.98x = 103,439.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,439.25/432.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.90

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