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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.79, 964.17 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.79, 964.17 and 155.84 is: 233.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.79 : 964.17 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.79/964.17 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.79x = 964.17 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.79x = 150,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,256.25/642.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.76

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