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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.05, 964.59 and 156.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.05, 964.59 and 156.11 is: 234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.05 : 964.59 = 156.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.05/964.59 = 156.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.05x = 964.59 × 156.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.05x = 150,576.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,576.54/643.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.16

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