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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.59, 965.38 and 156.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.59, 965.38 and 156.63 is: 234.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.59 : 965.38 = 156.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.59/965.38 = 156.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.59x = 965.38 × 156.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.59x = 151,207.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,207.08/643.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.94

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