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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.16, 967.74 and 158.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.16, 967.74 and 158.21 is: 237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.16 : 967.74 = 158.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.16/967.74 = 158.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.16x = 967.74 × 158.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.16x = 153,106.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,106.15/645.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.32

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