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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.68, 967.02 and 157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.68, 967.02 and 157.73 is: 236.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.68 : 967.02 = 157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.68/967.02 = 157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.68x = 967.02 × 157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.68x = 152,528.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,528.06/644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.60

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