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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.90, 967.33 and 157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.90, 967.33 and 157.95 is: 236.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.90 : 967.33 = 157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.90/967.33 = 157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.90x = 967.33 × 157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.90x = 152,789.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,789.08/644.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.92

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