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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.23, 967.83 and 158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.23, 967.83 and 158.28 is: 237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.23 : 967.83 = 158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.23/967.83 = 158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.23x = 967.83 × 158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.23x = 153,188.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,188.13/645.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.42

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