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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.73, 967.10 and 157.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.73, 967.10 and 157.79 is: 236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.73 : 967.10 = 157.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.73/967.10 = 157.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.73x = 967.10 × 157.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.73x = 152,593.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,593.08/644.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.68

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