Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.73, 965.58 and 156.78
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 643.73, 965.58 and 156.78 is: 235.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643.73 : 965.58 = 156.78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643.73/965.58 = 156.78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643.73x = 965.58 × 156.78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643.73x = 151,383.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,383.63/643.73 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235.17
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