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