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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.26, 966.38 and 157.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.26, 966.38 and 157.31 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.26 : 966.38 = 157.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.26/966.38 = 157.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.26x = 966.38 × 157.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.26x = 152,015.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,015.62/644.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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