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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.14, 967.69 and 158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.14, 967.69 and 158.20 is: 237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.14 : 967.69 = 158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.14/967.69 = 158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.14x = 967.69 × 158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.14x = 153,088.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,088.56/645.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.30

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