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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.17, 966.26 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.17, 966.26 and 157.22 is: 235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.17 : 966.26 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.17/966.26 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.17x = 966.26 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.17x = 151,917.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,917.62/644.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.83

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