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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.97, 965.96 and 157.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.97, 965.96 and 157.03 is: 235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.97 : 965.96 = 157.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.97/965.96 = 157.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.97x = 965.96 × 157.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.97x = 151,684.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,684.70/643.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.55

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