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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.05, 966.09 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.05, 966.09 and 157.11 is: 235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.05 : 966.09 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.05/966.09 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.05x = 966.09 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.05x = 151,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,782.40/644.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.67

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