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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.61, 968.40 and 158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.61, 968.40 and 158.66 is: 237.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.61 : 968.40 = 158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.61/968.40 = 158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.61x = 968.40 × 158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.61x = 153,646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,646.34/645.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.99

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