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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.81, 967.22 and 157.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.81, 967.22 and 157.86 is: 236.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.81 : 967.22 = 157.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.81/967.22 = 157.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.81x = 967.22 × 157.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.81x = 152,685.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,685.35/644.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.79

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