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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.36, 963.53 and 155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.36, 963.53 and 155.41 is: 233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.36 : 963.53 = 155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.36/963.53 = 155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.36x = 963.53 × 155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.36x = 149,742.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,742.20/642.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.11

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