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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.88, 967.31 and 157.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.88, 967.31 and 157.93 is: 236.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.88 : 967.31 = 157.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.88/967.31 = 157.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.88x = 967.31 × 157.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.88x = 152,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,764.06/644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.89

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