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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.40, 968.12 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.40, 968.12 and 158.46 is: 237.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.40 : 968.12 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.40/968.12 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.40x = 968.12 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.40x = 153,408.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,408.30/645.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.69

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