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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.05, 652.57 and 157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.05, 652.57 and 157.42 is: 236.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.05 : 652.57 = 157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.05/652.57 = 157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.05x = 652.57 × 157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.05x = 102,726.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,726.38/435.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.13

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