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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.57, 963.86 and 155.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.57, 963.86 and 155.62 is: 233.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.57 : 963.86 = 155.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.57/963.86 = 155.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.57x = 963.86 × 155.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.57x = 149,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,995.12/642.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.43

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