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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.94, 967.43 and 157.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.94, 967.43 and 157.99 is: 236.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.94 : 967.43 = 157.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.94/967.43 = 157.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.94x = 967.43 × 157.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.94x = 152,846.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,846.55/644.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.99

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