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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.95, 967.42 and 157.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.95, 967.42 and 157.99 is: 236.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.95 : 967.42 = 157.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.95/967.42 = 157.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.95x = 967.42 × 157.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.95x = 152,844.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,844.56/644.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.99

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