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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.88, 653.50 and 158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.88, 653.50 and 158.14 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.88 : 653.50 = 158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.88/653.50 = 158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.88x = 653.50 × 158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.88x = 103,344.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,344.49/435.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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