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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.98, 652.52 and 157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.98, 652.52 and 157.25 is: 235.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.98 : 652.52 = 157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.98/652.52 = 157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.98x = 652.52 × 157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.98x = 102,608.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,608.77/434.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.89

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