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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.10, 967.64 and 158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.10, 967.64 and 158.15 is: 237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.10 : 967.64 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.10/967.64 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.10x = 967.64 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.10x = 153,029.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,029.06/645.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.22

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