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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.22, 964.83 and 156.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.22, 964.83 and 156.27 is: 234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.22 : 964.83 = 156.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.22/964.83 = 156.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.22x = 964.83 × 156.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.22x = 150,773.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,773.98/643.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.41

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