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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.78, 923.64 and 159.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.78, 923.64 and 159.78 is: 239.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.78 : 923.64 = 159.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.78/923.64 = 159.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.78x = 923.64 × 159.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.78x = 147,579.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,579.20/615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.66

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