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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.40, 652.95 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.40, 652.95 and 157.68 is: 236.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.40 : 652.95 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.40/652.95 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.40x = 652.95 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.40x = 102,957.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,957.16/435.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.47

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